Birds, too, and not averse to gourmet taste of sweet berries from the garden. They love to eat the entire crop of raspberries, strawberries and honeysuckle from unwary summer resident. There are several interesting ways as possible to preserve the berries for personal supplies for the winter.
How to scare away birds
But when considering the safety of the crop should be evaluated all the pros and cons of the proposed methods. It is also important not to forget that the birds - it is an integral part of nature and they can not be in any case completely get rid of.
Mesh bird protection
Many gardeners buy large mesh with fine mesh. A wonderful option, which allows insects to pollinate flowers, and garden owners can continue to enjoy the beauty of the bushes.
On the other hand, if the grid is strongly pressed against the bush, the fruit will be very close to the voracious beak feathered guests. In addition to collecting berries have each time to lift the net.
Old drives in the country
Everyone knows that the birds are afraid of sharp sounds, reflections and movements. There is a fun solution: take the old unwanted CDs and make them bright crafts.
Not necessarily by simply connecting them to the carousel, you have to cut out interesting animal figures. They scare off birds and enliven the landscape.
"Skimmer"
From a plastic bottle carved so-called "skimmer". Is it just by taking a bottle, cut off the bottom and walls of the strip are cut and folded like wings. To make it look aesthetically pleasing, it painted in bright colors.
There is a significant drawback: it will not work without the wind and calm birds have breakfast free crop.
Scarecrow with his own hands
Who does not know about it the old way, we encounter since childhood? Make it possible from the materials at hand. First, closely welded cross two sticks. Out of the bag with a straw makes the body and head. We are looking for an old dress and unnecessary clothing, and everything is ready for the Protection scarecrow!
When rich imagination of the bogey can make the whole composition. Minus: the birds become accustomed.
Modern technology scaring
Technology does not stand still, and now in the shops you can buy a variety of electronic repellents. For example, there priborchik with the recorded voice of a hawk and the small ultrasound devices. Ultrasound does not stop people, but it creates an uncomfortable situation for the birds.
Minus: all pests in the area will go to you. Birds are no longer peck small harmful insects.
top-dressing
Humane idea to leave them part of the harvest. Birds do not eat only fruit, but also to help combat pests in the area. Let them also be irgi bush, for example, or sunflower.
Pond in the garden
You can divert the bird pond. Arrange to have a fountain or a dam. Birds are very fond of swimming. So you can combine business with pleasure: to admire the birds, to distract them from the harvest site and decorate an interesting element of landscape design.
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