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If you’re dealing with grackles in your backyard or field, then you know firsthand how much of a nuisance they can be for not only you, but for other bird populations as well. If you’re looking for ways to keep those bully birds away, you’ve come to the right place. Check out this list of effective solutions that we’ve put together to get rid of grackles and return order to your bird feeder.
Things You Should Know
- Use bird feeders designed for smaller birds. Opt for caged feeders, small openings for seeds, and short perches.
- Make your yard inhospitable for grackles by adding deterrents that scare or confuse them. Try predator decoys, noise deterrents, or reflective tapes.
- Apply bird repellent gels and sprays to make landing in your yard uncomfortable for grackles.
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References
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- ↑ https://www.birdinformer.com/common-grackle
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- ↑ https://birdsphere.com/how-to-get-rid-of-grackles/
- ↑ https://avianenrichment.com/learn/physical-needs/environment/perch-size-one-size-doesn-t-fit-all
- ↑ https://birdfact.com/articles/what-do-grackles-eat
- ↑ https://birdseedandbinoculars.com/wordpress/thwarting-spring-grackle-invasions/
- ↑ https://www.gsa.gov/node/88368?Form_Load=88558
- ↑ https://extension.unh.edu/sites/default/files/migrated_unmanaged_files/Resource001797_Rep2514.pdf
- ↑ https://animalia.bio/common-grackle
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- ↑ https://extension.psu.edu/controlling-birds-on-fruit-crops
- ↑ https://birdfact.com/articles/what-do-grackles-eat
- ↑ https://www.thisoldhouse.com/pest-control/reviews/how-to-get-rid-of-birds
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