OK, so Nick is a wuss and can't kill a bird...

[Nick Chapman]

What are my other options? This little dude is just destroying my tree and I don't know how to stop him. He's been working on it for about 2 years now, and done a lot of damage!








And the guilty party

[Tuck91]

Re: OK, so Nick is a wuss and can't kill a bird...

Maybe just wait until he is done?

Seems kinda too late now I guess.

[CHzo6]

Re: OK, so Nick is a wuss and can't kill a bird...

I can bring my falcon down and he will take care of the problem!

[Stangfan]

Re: OK, so Nick is a wuss and can't kill a bird...

Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't Woodpeckers only do this where there is a bug infestation of some kind? He's not just drilling holes for his amusement. There must be some sort of grubs or insects in the tree that he's after, probably just under the bark.

[benhui86]

Re: OK, so Nick is a wuss and can't kill a bird...

from what i learned in science class way back when.... if i remember correctly.... woodpeckers help trees by taking out the bugs inside.... like what stangfan said.... but that tree sure does look ugly..... if it was me and if i cared enough about it... i'd go hack off all the top layer of bark...

[Andrew C.]

Re: OK, so Nick is a wuss and can't kill a bird...

M105 should take those holes out!

[rcktpwrd]

Re: OK, so Nick is a wuss and can't kill a bird...

looks like normal woodpecker activity to me and you have to live with it. I think it's pretty amazing how that make the holes in the bark to get at what ever is in there.

I also agree with Andrew a little compound and the DA should work wonders :lol:

[cnfowler]

Re: OK, so Nick is a wuss and can't kill a bird...

If you can stand to kill it yourself, have someone do the dirty work. LOL. I bet it's annoying to hear that going on all the time. That's one busy little bugger!


Colin

[Murr1525]

Re: OK, so Nick is a wuss and can't kill a bird...

Step 1: Put purse down...

The bugs seem like a good guess... might be time for a trip to a good garden center.

[Superior Shine]

Re: OK, so Nick is a wuss and can't kill a bird...

BB gun!

[Mongoose]

Re: OK, so Nick is a wuss and can't kill a bird...

BB gun!

Go .22 unless you're in city limits.

[the other pc]

Re: OK, so Nick is a wuss and can't kill a bird...

Woodpeckers and trees are normal components of a healthy ecosystem. If your tree is a local variety and the bird is indigenous they probably get along just fine.

I would try to find a local wildlife biologist and maybe an arborist to see if it really is a problem before trying to "fix" it.

There's probably a local nature conservation group, Audubon Society, college wildlife biology program or other such thing that can point you to the right people to talk to. (And they're usually more than happy to talk to anybody who's interested.)



pc.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: OK, so Nick is a wuss and can't kill a bird...

Step 1: Put purse down...

You just made my day!!!!!

[Tuck91]

Re: OK, so Nick is a wuss and can't kill a bird...

BB gun!

Go .22 unless you're in city limits.

Would you two like someone to shoot at you?

Why kill an innocent bird?

[BPS1984]

Re: OK, so Nick is a wuss and can't kill a bird...

Sounds like a good time to put the power washer to work . maybe that will put him out of commission