You are not the only one "terrorized" by a robin. Our house has a number
of glass windows that reflect light. For three days one crazy robin has
been pecking away at our windows, sitting on the window sill and just
tapping away. Occasionally he will fly up and attack the window.
Obviously he is responding to his reflection. So far we have not found a
way to discourage him, and he is making quite a mess on the window sills.

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Robert Cleland

Professor (Emeritus), Biology Dept. Box 355325
Univ. of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-5325
Phone (206) 543-6105; FAX (206) 685-1728


On Wed, 9 Apr 2008, richard w mclachlin wrote:

> First, this is no hoax. My son lives on Puyallup south hill and for more than a few weeks now has a daily problem with Robins perching on his vehicles mirrors, wiper arms and window ledges. While perched there, they are leaving their excrement all over his cars. He bought a plastic owl and the Robins pooped on that. I suggested he cover his mirror heads with plastic bags and stow his wipers at the 12 o'clock position. This has worked to some extent although the birdes continue to find ways to soil his cars. Also, none of his neoghbors are having this problem. Any suggestions? All are gladly accepted.
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