Doormat Posted August 2 Report Share Posted August 2 (edited) Don’t laugh but we have a problem.. Pigeons are now determined to nest in the cherry tree on our patio area. it’s sending me daft, honestly I absolutely detest them, hate them!! If they stay away from me and my property then I can just about tolerate them flying over or sometimes landing on the house roof, but not in my garden…. I usually bang on the window or run out of the house waving my arms like some kind of demented idiot 😂 The cherry tree is very close to the boundary wall and what’s worse is there’s a covered deck area in front so I don’t even have a clear line of sight to throw something at the ******* things when they land. The branch they are determined to nest build on is directly above the patio table, hence every day I’m clearing away twigs and wot not that they are dropping onto the table. We all know pigeons are dirty disease ridden vermin, is there something I can do to scare them off permanently, any smelling candles they hate?? 😂😂 As I mentioned it’s close to the wall and public pavement on the other side so I’m mindful of that. I’ll add a picture to give a better idea.. just want them gone….forever!! Edited August 2 by Doormat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doormat Posted August 2 Author Report Share Posted August 2 (edited) As can be seen by the pictures, I don’t have a clear line of sight due to the deck. Note the table directly under the tree, getting covered daily with pigeon mess and twigs, branches….they are determined I’ll give them that!! But it’s not going to happen…utterly despise them to the point if I see them in public areas I have to physically restrain myself from lashing out at them 😂 hate them with a passion I never knew I had. Woke up this morning at 5:30, went downstairs and looked through the kitchen window…two of the blighters again at it!! Went out shoved a brush into the tree to destroy their nest building antics, did the same last night. Done this now daily for the past week!! I’m off work for ten days, we decided to stay home this year rather then go away. Had we gone away I’m pretty certain on our return they’d have built their nest and the area would now be covered in pigeon mess. Edited August 2 by Doormat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted August 2 Report Share Posted August 2 We have a nest in the lime tree in our garden, two young now sat on branches looking all out of promotion lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holloway Posted August 2 Report Share Posted August 2 1 hour ago, Doormat said: Don’t laugh but we have a problem.. Pigeons are now determined to nest in the cherry tree on our patio area. it’s sending me daft, honestly I absolutely detest them, hate them!! If they stay away from me and my property then I can just about tolerate them flying over or sometimes landing on the house roof, but not in my garden…. I usually bang on the window or run out of the house waving my arms like some kind of demented idiot 😂 The cherry tree is very close to the boundary wall and what’s worse is there’s a covered deck area in front so I don’t even have a clear line of sight to throw something at the ******* things when they land. The branch they are determined to nest build on is directly above the patio table, hence every day I’m clearing away twigs and wot not that they are dropping onto the table. We all know pigeons are dirty disease ridden vermin, is there something I can do to scare them off permanently, any smelling candles they hate?? 😂😂 As I mentioned it’s close to the wall and public pavement on the other side so I’m mindful of that. I’ll add a picture to give a better idea.. just want them gone….forever!! Perhaps try a psychiatrist ,and in time you may learn to love and appreciate a stunning and truly successful survivor of the avian race 😀👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doormat Posted August 2 Author Report Share Posted August 2 (edited) holloway “”Perhaps try a psychiatrist ,and in time you may learn to love and appreciate a stunning and truly successful survivor of the avian race “” Nope, You wouldn’t put up with rats feeding/breeding on your patio, why the exception for pigeons. They are a health risk. They either take the hint, or end up in the bin!! I’m really not bothered which it is 😂 Edited August 2 by Doormat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarecrow243 Posted August 2 Report Share Posted August 2 get a falcon decoy it will scare them off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted August 2 Report Share Posted August 2 1 hour ago, Doormat said: Nope, You wouldn’t put up with rats feeding/breeding on your patio, why the exception for pigeons. They are a health risk Feral pigeons are a risk, wood pigeons are no different than blackbirds or Robin's nesting in your tree, they just poop on the deck more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yates Posted August 2 Report Share Posted August 2 (edited) Why is your user name doormat? Not suggested by your feathered nemesis buddies by any chance😄 Edited August 2 by yates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
den5008 Posted August 2 Report Share Posted August 2 Just get yourself a couple of kiddies windmills and tie them to the branches, the movement of the windmills will deter them. atb Den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted August 2 Report Share Posted August 2 (edited) 6 hours ago, Mice! said: Feral pigeons are a risk, wood pigeons are no different than blackbirds or Robin's nesting in your tree, they just poop on the deck more THIS ! Not exactly woodpigeons, but I am having to clean our back fence a couple of times a week, using a hosepipe and scrubbing brush. The reason......? The house the other side of the garden fence have put a bird feeder almost against the fence. I have had to buy some 'bird deterring spikes' and fit them to the fence panel tops. It seems to be working though. Edited August 2 by Westley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted August 2 Report Share Posted August 2 2 hours ago, Westley said: have had to buy some 'bird deterring spikes' and fit them to the fence panel tops. It seems to be working though. We put some stubby spikes up on a swing set years ago, worked for a while, but now the pigeons use them for everything 🤣🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted August 2 Report Share Posted August 2 15 minutes ago, Mice! said: We put some stubby spikes up on a swing set years ago, worked for a while, but now the pigeons use them for everything 🤣🤣 I just want to keep the pigeons off, NOT the bloomin Grandkids ! 😂😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted August 2 Report Share Posted August 2 10 hours ago, Doormat said: holloway “”Perhaps try a psychiatrist ,and in time you may learn to love and appreciate a stunning and truly successful survivor of the avian race “” Nope, You wouldn’t put up with rats feeding/breeding on your patio, why the exception for pigeons. They are a health risk. They either take the hint, or end up in the bin!! I’m really not bothered which it is 😂 You might want to rethink your strategy ! 🤦♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doormat Posted August 2 Author Report Share Posted August 2 (edited) Been out all day, came home and checked…nothing Hopefully removing some of the lower leaves, leaving it more exposed has put them off 🤞 Otherwise its plan B, which is definitely bad news for the pigeon. Edited August 2 by Doormat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doormat Posted August 2 Author Report Share Posted August 2 40 minutes ago, JKD said: You might want to rethink your strategy ! 🤦♂️ Nothing to rethink - it’s an outside eating area for me and my family - I’ll take whatever action is needed thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted August 2 Report Share Posted August 2 10 minutes ago, Doormat said: Nothing to rethink - it’s an outside eating area for me and my family - I’ll take whatever action is needed thank you. So by destroying the nest, you are openly breaking the law ! You crack on fella 👏 🙄 13 hours ago, Doormat said: As can be seen by the pictures, I don’t have a clear line of sight due to the deck. Note the table directly under the tree, getting covered daily with pigeon mess and twigs, branches….they are determined I’ll give them that!! But it’s not going to happen…utterly despise them to the point if I see them in public areas I have to physically restrain myself from lashing out at them 😂 hate them with a passion I never knew I had. Woke up this morning at 5:30, went downstairs and looked through the kitchen window…two of the blighters again at it!! Went out shoved a brush into the tree to destroy their nest building antics, did the same last night. Done this now daily for the past week!! I’m off work for ten days, we decided to stay home this year rather then go away. Had we gone away I’m pretty certain on our return they’d have built their nest and the area would now be covered in pigeon mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted August 2 Report Share Posted August 2 18 minutes ago, JKD said: So by destroying the nest, you are openly breaking the law ! You crack on fella 👏 🙄 If they are feral rather than wood he is ok under GL41 If I read correctly for health reasons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weihrauch17 Posted August 2 Report Share Posted August 2 40 minutes ago, Yellow Bear said: If they are feral rather than wood he is ok under GL41 If I read correctly for health reasons Ferals don't nest in trees, they descend from Rock Doves and nest on ledges etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted August 2 Report Share Posted August 2 23 minutes ago, Weihrauch17 said: Ferals don't nest in trees, they descend from Rock Doves and nest on ledges etc. Very true, --------------- I'd better tell the pair that nested in my hedge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weihrauch17 Posted August 2 Report Share Posted August 2 1 minute ago, Yellow Bear said: Very true, --------------- I'd better tell the pair that nested in my hedge Very unusual if they were Ferals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted August 2 Report Share Posted August 2 5 minutes ago, Weihrauch17 said: Very unusual if they were Ferals. I know , but it does happen if there is a flat arrangement if branches. Branches are not their now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weihrauch17 Posted August 2 Report Share Posted August 2 5 minutes ago, Yellow Bear said: I know , but it does happen if there is a flat arrangement if branches. Branches are not their now Every day is a school day 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jall25 Posted August 2 Report Share Posted August 2 3 minutes ago, Yellow Bear said: I know , but it does happen if there is a flat arrangement if branches. Branches are not their now We have stock doves nesting in trees all over - many people also think they only nest on ledges etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doormat Posted August 3 Author Report Share Posted August 3 Update : went out again just now, not a sign anywhere.. no twigs, no mess… nothing. My plan worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted August 3 Report Share Posted August 3 (edited) On 02/08/2024 at 06:37, Doormat said: As can be seen by the pictures, I don’t have a clear line of sight due to the deck. Note the table directly under the tree, getting covered daily with pigeon mess and twigs, branches….they are determined I’ll give them that!! But it’s not going to happen…utterly despise them to the point if I see them in public areas I have to physically restrain myself from lashing out at them 😂 hate them with a passion I never knew I had. Woke up this morning at 5:30, went downstairs and looked through the kitchen window…two of the blighters again at it!! Went out shoved a brush into the tree to destroy their nest building antics, did the same last night. Done this now daily for the past week!! I’m off work for ten days, we decided to stay home this year rather then go away. Had we gone away I’m pretty certain on our return they’d have built their nest and the area would now be covered in pigeon mess. As JKD rightly pointed out, this is illegal. I couldn’t give a toss about how clinical and bird unfriendly you wish your garden to be, I sincerely hope that you get reported for breaking the law. You clearly have no appreciation or respect whatsoever at all for the beauty of Columba Palumbus or nature in general by the sound of it. However, this does sound like a wind up and if so, you have been most successful in winding up yours truly OB Edited August 3 by Old Boggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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