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Don't you just love these beautiful birds? I do!!! Although, the one that visits my yard on occasion is not my most welcomed guest.
Most of my visitors are given a name as many of you know. This beauty has been named Grimm. He is here to eat the Koi. Or at least to kill them. So far, he has managed to kill a couple of them. However, he leaves them without eating them. Why would he do that? It's a bit baffling to me. I do love him but, because of his bad behavior, I have set up deterrents around the pond.
They seem to be working. The deterrents are simply motion sensor water sprayers. If he walks in the path of one, it detects the motion and rotates while spraying water. He usually takes off when this happens.
Another deterrent is a motion-activated ring camera that makes an announcement "Hi you are being recorded." The voice spooks him a bit and he leaves the area.
Of course, the deterrents don't stop him from returning to see if the coast is clear. But his visits are further between. He is also not a fan of the Camera so if I am here when he arrives, I am more than happy to take a few snaps and see if he will simply depart. Oh, the drama!
Have a wonderful day and happy snapping.
Grimm DSC_8215
Don't you just love these beautiful birds? I do!!! Although, the one that visits my yard on occasion is not my most welcomed guest.
Most of my visitors are given a name as many of you know. This beauty has been named Grimm. He is here to eat the Koi. Or at least to kill them. So far, he has managed to kill a couple of them. However, he leaves them without eating them. Why would he do that? It's a bit baffling to me. I do love him but, because of his bad behavior, I have set up deterrents around the pond.
They seem to be working. The deterrents are simply motion sensor water sprayers. If he walks in the path of one, it detects the motion and rotates while spraying water. He usually takes off when this happens.
Another deterrent is a motion-activated ring camera that makes an announcement "Hi you are being recorded." The voice spooks him a bit and he leaves the area.
Of course, the deterrents don't stop him from returning to see if the coast is clear. But his visits are further between. He is also not a fan of the Camera so if I am here when he arrives, I am more than happy to take a few snaps and see if he will simply depart. Oh, the drama!
Have a wonderful day and happy snapping.