The balcony is an oasis where we can relax and recharge our batteries. Birdsong is idyllic and all well and good. Abundant bird droppings and plucked out plants are unacceptable! A scarecrow drives away the unwanted visitors from our kingdom.
How does a scarecrow work on the balcony?
A scarecrow on the balcony scares away unwanted birds by being human-like or modeled on bird of prey dummies or by using glittering objects and wind chimes to scare away. Regularly changing position or moving with wind increases effectiveness.
An inviting balcony
The balcony is open on many sides and is therefore freely accessible to birds. Its surroundings are an ideal landing place for pigeons, sparrows, etc., which they often fly to in summer.
The more beautifully designed a balcony is, the more comfortable its owner feels. However, this also applies to the feathered guests. Above all, colorful flowers, herbs and other plants offer you a piece of nature in the middle of the settlement.
The unsightly legacies
A bird likes to chirp in company. Once a balcony has been discovered and deemed good, more and more birds settle on it. While they stay on the balcony, they leave behind a lot of bird droppings that stubbornly stick everywhere. The removal is difficult, apart from the fact that he is not completely he althy either.
Scarecrow as guardian
When we are on the balcony, birds avoid it or are easily chased away. They don't want to get too close to people, probably because they sense danger.
If we cannot defend the balcony with our presence, a scarecrow will take over this task. However, it must be designed in such a way that it inspires respect for the birds. Good scarecrows are:
- a human-like figure
- Dummy birds of prey
- glittering objects
- Wind chimes
Bought or made?
Space, time and money are the three components that play a role when purchasing a scarecrow. The easiest way is to buy one or more raven figures (€12.00 on Amazon) and position them in suitable places on the balcony. You can get a raven for less than 10 euros.
You can also hang up a wind chime or some old CDs that glitter in the light. Creative creations can be made that will drive away birds and decorate the balcony at the same time.
Tip
A scarecrow that looks like a human can be visible to everyone from afar depending on its location. This can occasionally cause irritation if, for example, it is hung up.
Keep moving
Don't let the calm fool you. The little birds are smart, stay at a distance and observe. If the scarecrow doesn't move for days, they lose their fear. Therefore, attach dummies so that they can be moved by wind or change their position at regular intervals.