lelapin Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 (edited) Over the last couple of weeks it seems like the pool in my garden and the surrounding tiled area have become a target for birds to unload their bowels. I have placed a couple of stone herons by the pool to frighten them off but that hasn't worked. Any ideas to frighten these birds away and stop them from dropping their loads in my garden would be welcome. I appreciate that a topic like this will attract some unhelpful, non humorous replies but if I am lucky I may get one gem that solves my problem. Edited April 20, 2017 by lelapin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 are u sure it isnt bats at night, what colour is the crap as the trees with yellow berries are now ripe here and i constantly have to wash the crap off the house w alls as its stains them.............theres no real solution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grollies Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 It's just that time of year, birds nesting. I've got them nesting in the steel work of the pool roof. Just part of living with nature. I wash down the pool deck once a week, not much you can do about it. Enjoy the wildlife and learn to live along with them. PS, I also have a cat, but he disappears during the day, doesn't have an effect on the bird population. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nisakiman Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 "Birds fowling pool area" Was that intentional? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Catton Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 https://www.hunker.com/12585911/does-putting-cds-in-a-tree-scare-off-birds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thongkorn Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Birds use to crap on my car. So I stoped dating them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grollies Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 You think you've got problems, just seen little wagtail-type birds bathing in my pool. Gotta up the Chlorine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nisakiman Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 1 hour ago, grollies said: You think you've got problems, just seen little wagtail-type birds bathing in my pool. Gotta up the Chlorine. Here in Greece the swallows skim over the surface of swimming pools when they want a drink. You see them doing it all the time. The chlorine doesn't seem to bother them at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazly Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 22 hours ago, nisakiman said: "Birds fowling pool area" Was that intentional? That bird has a fowl bowel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHolmesJr Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 22 hours ago, nisakiman said: "Birds fowling pool area" Was that intentional? I don't think so…but still…genius TV needs to hire this guy pronto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowes Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Get a cat or a dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 String a huge net high over that area for this time of year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grollies Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Shotgun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lelapin Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 On 4/21/2017 at 2:56 PM, Crowes said: Get a cat or a dog Why? Their craps are even bigger!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lelapin Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 On 4/21/2017 at 2:43 PM, JHolmesJr said: I don't think so…but still…genius TV needs to hire this guy pronto Had many offers - but the simple, quiet life of Pattaya is enough for me!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberfarang Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 There are no ways to persuade birds not to crap in the pool. Not only that, there will be problems with frogs jumping in and drowning in the pool when they can`t get out, insects and dust blowing in during windy days. Only one solution, that is cover the pool when not in use with a tarpaulin or some type of waterproof plastic sheet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limetradax Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 looks like the birds loves your place XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dageurreotype Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 I've the same, but hardly a deluge of birdshit, even given the size of the pool/surrounds area. I've given up chasing them off. The Koi are big enough that they won't fit in the (comparatively small) Herons' nor Kingfishers beaks. Nothing deters them so just give in, let nature get on with it and hose off the guanao when watering the plants. They bugger off after breeding season anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lelapin Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 Have hung up about 20 old CD's on to trees near the pool on 4 pieces of string and so far the bright reflections and sound seem to be working - or of course it is possible that all the local birds are suffering from constipation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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