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HELP! Bluejay pecking holes in my deck

12 years ago

A bluejay is acting very peculiar, like a woodpecker. It has been drilling holes in the wood on the side of my deck and causing a lot of damage in the 24 hours I noticed/heard this.

Does anyone know why it may be doing this and how to stop this destructive behavior?

I am very bird friendly and do not want to harm it just deter or redirect it away from the house.

Comments (4)

rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
12 years ago
Have you had carpenter bees drilling holes and laying eggs in your deck?
sdev84
Original Author
12 years ago
Yes, I have had Carpenter Bees.

Is that what the bluejays are going after?
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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
12 years ago
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sdev84
Original Author
12 years ago
Any suggestions what I can do to stop them?

The fake owl I bought is not working.

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