Today we have three eggs!! That's been one a day, so far. I tried to sneak out there and take a picture. The first time I went out, I looked all around...no birds to be seen anywhere. I walked right next to the rose tree with my camera. Oh no! I heard a fluttering sound, so I turned around and went back in the house.A while later, I ventured out again....the birds were gone. As soon as I clicked my camera to take the picture, I looked up...there was a mockingbird on the wire looking down at me. They are sneaky little birds who appear out of nowhere! I got out of there real quick!
CAT DETERRENT, Hurray: A cat was in the backyard last night. My cat lets me know that we have an intruder by running around, going from window to window, and meowing his fool head off! I think I have solved the cat dilemma though. I don't know why I didn't think of this sooner. A while back, we were having problems with the neighbors' dog doing her business on our front lawn. We bought these really super cool and effective Scarecrow motion activated sprinklers. Here is some info about these great gadgets:The Scarecrow consistently creates a memorable and unpleasant experience through a combination of:
- Sudden unexpected noise
- Unexpected movement
- Water spray
The animal immediately associates this unpleasant experience with the location. To avoid similar surprises, they begin to avoid the area. While humans flee several steps after activating a Scarecrow motion-activated sprinkler, animals are scared to a much greater degree, run much further and stay away longer.
Yes, humans do flee several steps after activating one of these! I have forgotten that it was there and nearly jumped out of my pants when I set it off!
Here is a before and after picture showing how the Scarecrow works. See that deer running away in the second picture?? That's going to be that cat that was in my backyard last night! I hope whoever invented these is a rich person because they are deserving of it. These sprinklers really work! The dog quit coming into our yard. I just have to go buy a nine volt battery...then I'll stick the Scarecrow in the backyard. I am pretty sure that it can be adjusted so the birds don't set it off.
Hope you all had a happy 4th of July! We had a smiley-faced fireworks last night! It's the first one I've ever seen! How do they do that?
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I suppose there will be more eggs - I'm thinking 5. Don't ask me why, LOL! Thanks so much for your kind comment, Doreen. Have a great Sunday!
I love that scarecrow!
That's a great device.
More eggs. Yeah! This is a little like following a pregnancy. Love it!
I've never heard of a motion sensor sprinkler deterent. Frankly, as a dog owner I am disgusted that other owners let their dogs do that stuff where it doesn't belong. We carry bags. And wees are cut off quick smart.
Yippee..3 eggs! The excitement continues. Is that motion activated scarecrow thingamajig actually meant to be a deterrent, or is it more of an actual sprinkler? Way to go, protecting those precious eggs. That mockingbird mama has a friend in you.
So glad you found an effective and humane solution to keep the kitties away! My bet is on triplets, when we had mourning doves nest in my window boxes there were always 3 eggs :)
Its ok, most people don't know about dreads, don't feel dumb. :9 There are more than one way to start them but I did it the way where you section your hair, and backcomb, backcomb, backcomb. Then they tighten and thicken up over time and mature. You have to keep the roots separated every few days because they tend to want to grow together, and I wash them every other day with a cleansing shampoo to keep buildup away. :) And no wax for me, no thanks. It just builds up in your dreads and can get yucky. So there's how I did mine, verbatim, haha.
Love the picture of the eggs. Our mockingbirds are so ferocious - I'm surprised they let you get close enough to take the pic! Ours will divebomb your head if you get anywhere near the tree they have their nest in.
I LOVE that solution to strays in the yard - will it work for deer???
Hi Doreen, Wow, 3 eggs now, how fantastic! I also love your solution to keep kitties away from the eggs...great idea! If you would be so kind to stop over at my blog, I have something for you. Have a great rest of your evening!
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