Getting rid of ring-necked Parakeets
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Those things are driving me absolutely barmy. I'm not far short of beginning work on some sort of directed energy weapon which can take down multiple small, fast-moving targets. Under the general licence, it seems I can shoot them only if they are causing a health and safety problem or damage to crops. The former is a given as my sanity is seriously being eroded by these flying green menaces, but even if I were able to get permission from any landowner on whose land pellets might fall, I'm not even sure my shooting skills are up to scratch. They're far faster and less predictable than the average pheasant or pigeon! And even if I could shoot them, more would come.
So what eats these things? Can I deploy some decoys which might terrify the living guano out of them? That would keep them at bay and prevent more invading.
So what eats these things? Can I deploy some decoys which might terrify the living guano out of them? That would keep them at bay and prevent more invading.
Old bird table and a 12 gauge work well for me. All other birds scarper when they land, so you’ve got a clear shot. They’re smarter than the average bear, you’ll only get 5 or so before having to move the table. They fly in very predictable straight lines, but they’re fast so you need a lot of lead.
You can shoot them on the general licence for conservation purposes.
You can shoot them on the general licence for conservation purposes.
https://www.pigeoncontrolresourcecentre.org/html/r...
I have a selection of shotguns and other guns but end up using my old Sheridan Blue Streak on pigeons and other winged pests, because it's accurate, powerful and quiet.
https://www.pyramydair.com/article/Sheridan_Blue_S...
I have a selection of shotguns and other guns but end up using my old Sheridan Blue Streak on pigeons and other winged pests, because it's accurate, powerful and quiet.
https://www.pyramydair.com/article/Sheridan_Blue_S...
MiniMan64 said:
Do you mind me asking what they are actually doing to annoy you so?
When we lived near Hampton Court, they would nest/flock to the tall oak trees by our house. They make a shocking racket in big enough numbers. Personally I didn't mind them as they were interesting to see.OP, you dont need to develop anything just get yourself some sort of bird of prey
We have them in our garden and I think they’re superb!
Despite all the dire warnings of them booting out native species, they seem to all co-exist pretty happily and I was delighted to recently see a stag, a pheasant and a parakeet all in the same patch of garden.
What are they doing that makes you want to shoot them?
Despite all the dire warnings of them booting out native species, they seem to all co-exist pretty happily and I was delighted to recently see a stag, a pheasant and a parakeet all in the same patch of garden.
What are they doing that makes you want to shoot them?
Disastrous said:
What are they doing that makes you want to shoot them?
It's the almost constant loud and shrill cries that mean I can no longer enjoy my garden. I live near Windsor, and therefore on the western extent of the Heathrow flightpath. They are far worse than any aircraft noise (especially now) as the noise is subjectively much louder and more irritating.
NMNeil said:
https://www.pigeoncontrolresourcecentre.org/html/r...
I have a selection of shotguns and other guns but end up using my old Sheridan Blue Streak on pigeons and other winged pests, because it's accurate, powerful and quiet.
https://www.pyramydair.com/article/Sheridan_Blue_S...
I do have an air rifle, and old Weihrauch HW85K in .20cal (never seen another!), as well as five shotguns. 3x assorted S/S, one O/U Browning 525 and a Semi-auto Beretta Xtrema, all 12-bore. But using a shotgun even in my decent sized garden would not be advisable due to potential overshoot as well as wanting to be a good neighbour. As for the air rifle, I'd only ever get off one shot before they scarpered. Even if they were slow-witted birds, it's a break barrel rifle so not really suited for pest control. I did buy it to get rid of squirrels that were invading the roof of the old house and it worked fine for that purpose!I have a selection of shotguns and other guns but end up using my old Sheridan Blue Streak on pigeons and other winged pests, because it's accurate, powerful and quiet.
https://www.pyramydair.com/article/Sheridan_Blue_S...
LunarOne said:
It's the almost constant loud and shrill cries that mean I can no longer enjoy my garden. I live near Windsor, and therefore on the western extent of the Heathrow flightpath. They are far worse than any aircraft noise (especially now) as the noise is subjectively much louder and more irritating.
Leave the poor things be. Just convince yourself you've moved to the tropics.I used to play golf over near Burnham, regularly used to see a flock of them on the course, far better than the damn Canada geese.
Dont like rolls said:
Might be easier than inventing the Star Trek Bird Disruptor!!Probably not cheaper though...
Disastrous said:
We have them in our garden and I think they’re superb!
Despite all the dire warnings of them booting out native species, they seem to all co-exist pretty happily and I was delighted to recently see a stag, a pheasant and a parakeet all in the same patch of garden.
What are they doing that makes you want to shoot them?
I've seen a Badger and a V8 Land Rover in the same part of my garden. Doesn't mean that V8s get on fine with Badgers. Despite all the dire warnings of them booting out native species, they seem to all co-exist pretty happily and I was delighted to recently see a stag, a pheasant and a parakeet all in the same patch of garden.
What are they doing that makes you want to shoot them?
kers!!!
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