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« on: June 10, 2009, 10:36:12 PM » |
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here is my anti bird setup on both my Davis and Cocorhas. Items needed- gutter guard(the stuff you put on the gutter to keep leaves and junk out) steel mesh type stuff zip ties side cutters time maybe a set of gloves for people with soft skin lol   Josh |
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watanobbi
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« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2009, 02:48:17 AM » |
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mmm you might find the smaller birds will still perch on the edge unless its razor sharp, however it should keep the larger birds off as they are heavier and it will hurt there feet. From my experience I've found thin long spikes work better as they hit there wings when they try and land and they cant find an edge to sit on.
See how you go.
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offroadjosh
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« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2009, 08:59:22 AM » |
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So far so good:) they land for about a second then take off:) so my $3 fix worked!
Josh
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Josh Patten Davis VP2 Wireless -May 2008 VWS 14.00P90\WL 5.9.9/Plus others! Skywarn trained CoCoRaHS member Smith Valley Fire Dept Firefighter:) http://josh.northwestwx.com/station/usa.htmCWOP-DW0711 Kestrel 2000 hand held anemometer Cocorahs 4in rain gauge Custom co |
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Axelvold
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« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2009, 09:07:10 AM » |
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What if they get spiked? Had not this been better?  |
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offroadjosh
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« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2009, 10:06:13 AM » |
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wow thats cool
Josh
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JOE
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« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2009, 11:49:55 AM » |
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What if they get spiked? Had not this been better? That's more for wind rather than birds, isn't it? |
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wxtech
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« Reply #6 on: June 11, 2009, 12:38:59 PM » |
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The WaterLog H-340 came with this debris screen and bird spikes. Second view shows the screen removed. It's too wide (7 5/8" diameter) to fit on a Davis. Never seen signs of birds on the gauge. The WaterLog is compatible with the Davis.   |
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Al Washington, Lexington, Ga., Davis VP2+ WLIP 5.9.2 w/soil temp, VP(original) serial. Acu-Rite 1015/1010/639/1055 5-n-1/3-n-1, bridge beta test group,
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Garth Bock
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« Reply #7 on: June 11, 2009, 03:21:24 PM » |
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Nice job !!!!... guess all the birdies now get the ....point.......ooohhh sorrry....  |
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SlowModem
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« Reply #8 on: June 11, 2009, 03:35:15 PM » |
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Nice job !!!!... guess all the birdies now get the ....point.......ooohhh sorrry.... |
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« Reply #9 on: June 11, 2009, 04:27:22 PM » |
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That looks like some medieval torture instrument for birds.  |
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Garth Bock
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« Reply #10 on: June 11, 2009, 05:34:29 PM » |
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Ronco Pigeon Cooker...can cook 8 fully dressed birds at once !!!
Ok all kidding aside...I don't see the purpose of the bend of the spikes and their design.....
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wxtech
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« Reply #11 on: June 11, 2009, 05:59:35 PM » |
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Ronco Pigeon Cooker...can cook 8 fully dressed birds at once !!!
Ok all kidding aside...I don't see the purpose of the bend of the spikes and their design.....
Bird Kabob. It's just a piece of aluminum stamped in the pattern that gives the spikes. I found a brand name on the bottom. "CAT CLAW" http://www.catclaw.com/about.htm |
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NWS Coop station=LXTG1, Fischer Porter, SRG, MMTS.
CoCoRaHS=GA-OG-1 manual & electronic ET gauges. CWOP=CW2074. XP with serial port, VWS v14.01p0, laptop with Win7 and USB ports.
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DanS
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« Reply #12 on: June 11, 2009, 06:31:58 PM » |
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The WaterLog H-340 came with this debris screen and bird spikes. Second view shows the screen removed. It's too wide (7 5/8" diameter) to fit on a Davis. Never seen signs of birds on the gauge. The WaterLog is compatible with the Davis. I wonder about the splatter effect and retention properties from the stamped plates at the bases of these spikes. I recall a different thread talking about the slickness of the funnel allowing all the water to flow inside and this appears to be another obstacle.?.?.? |
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wxtech
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« Reply #13 on: June 11, 2009, 06:35:55 PM » |
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I wondered about splatter also. The gauge is calibrated to be most accurate at high rainfall rates. At low rain rates, I have to add rain amounts to make this equal to the SRG. On heavy rains, the gauge is very accurate. Splatter would occur most at high rain rates. ???
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NWS Coop station=LXTG1, Fischer Porter, SRG, MMTS.
CoCoRaHS=GA-OG-1 manual & electronic ET gauges. CWOP=CW2074. XP with serial port, VWS v14.01p0, laptop with Win7 and USB ports.
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DanS
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« Reply #14 on: June 11, 2009, 09:14:12 PM » |
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Perhaps something that snaps around the rim that you could stick pins into to create a "can't stand here" wall. The thinner the trim the better to minimize the reduction in diameter. The height of the pins would keep birds from flying and landing inside and spacing between the pins allowing the blown sideways rain in. Nothing leaning over and obstructing the inside either.  |
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LynnT
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« Reply #15 on: June 11, 2009, 10:43:50 PM » |
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Ok I know we are all interested in weather and reporting and sometimes we get consumed with being perfect (I know I am a perfectionist at heart) but....let's not endanger birds for that perfection. It's not worth it. Every once in a while I get a weird reading from my anemometer and I know that a bird took a twirl on it (Bandtailed pigeons more in likely). so.. OK, free ride ... my stats are off a bit but it all comes out in the averages doesn't it?  Sorry, don't really want to start anything just had to add my 2 cents. I'm a weather enthusiast but also love the flora and fauna - and strive to protect it! And, yes, before the replies start I like raccoons, squirrels and possums! |
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DanS
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« Reply #16 on: June 12, 2009, 03:06:51 AM » |
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I found another that looks more the part, bird perch deterrent while being safe for them at the same time.  Gives you an idea on constructing something using a strip of sheet plastic and scissors.   |
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« Reply #17 on: June 12, 2009, 05:00:41 PM » |
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And, yes, before the replies start I like raccoons, squirrels and possums! I find them all to be quite delicious as well. |
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« Reply #18 on: June 12, 2009, 05:46:51 PM » |
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I had some issues with birds using an "inside ledge" of my front porch as a nesting site. I took the wire screen idea found here on wxforum.net and just installed it yesterday evening. Hopefully in a week or so, I can confirm it's operation, but so far so good.
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Garth Bock
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« Reply #19 on: June 12, 2009, 07:07:22 PM » |
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And, yes, before the replies start I like raccoons, squirrels and possums! I find them all to be quite delicious as well. Here in the midwest....we use .... Roadkill Helper..... |
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« Reply #20 on: June 12, 2009, 09:08:36 PM » |
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I had some issues with birds using an "inside ledge" of my front porch as a nesting site. I took the wire screen idea found here on wxforum.net and just installed it yesterday evening. Hopefully in a week or so, I can confirm it's operation, but so far so good.
First ants, now birds. Have you considered starting a wildlife refuge? |
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JOE
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« Reply #21 on: June 12, 2009, 09:10:52 PM » |
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And, yes, before the replies start I like raccoons, squirrels and possums! I find them all to be quite delicious as well. Here in the midwest....we use .... Roadkill Helper..... PETA People Eating Tasty Animals  |
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sam2004gp
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« Reply #22 on: June 13, 2009, 07:50:03 AM » |
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First ants, now birds. Have you considered starting a wildlife refuge?
I have spiders too, just not as bad. It would be nice if the birds ate the ants and spiders. The cat would then eat the birds. The dog would then eat the cats. The Lion would then eat the dogs......... Hey wait a minute this is starting to sound like a story I heard as a kid. Better stop here and stop hijacking Lynn's thread. |
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« Reply #23 on: June 13, 2009, 08:16:59 AM » |
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Here you go, safe / humane, even PETA will approve http://scarecannon.com/ ...of course your neighbours will not. Andrew |
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« Reply #24 on: June 13, 2009, 01:13:51 PM » |
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And, yes, before the replies start I like raccoons, squirrels and possums! I find them all to be quite delicious as well. And, yes, before the replies start I like raccoons, squirrels and possums! I find them all to be quite delicious as well. Here in the midwest....we use .... Roadkill Helper..... PETA People Eating Tasty Animals   |
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