hi All, I’d appreciate any suggestions on deterring swooping butcherbirds (Grey Butcherbird, in Bullaburra west of Sydney) – my friend has a newborn baby and can barely get out to the washing line to hang out nappies… She has to go out wielding a broom “helicopter style”. Can anyone suggest anything other than waiting till nesting season is over? There was one idea, to leave mince on the fence – would it still swoop the hand that feeds it, would it become demanding as well as swoop? thoughts on this?And how safe is the baby in the backyard (not to mention her 8 year old…). Thanks in advance. Arwen
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Hi Greg, thanks – I’m now informed the cute little birdy has drawn blood – four victims so far… Not a happy situation! Arwen
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Hi Arwen, If the butcherbird is hanging around one yard it begs the question of whether someone is already feeding it unless the nest is in that yard. Feeding it will only exacerbate the problem. Regards Greg Dr Greg. P. Clancy Ecologist and Birding-wildlife Guide | PO Box 63 Coutts Crossing NSW 2460 | 02 6649 3153 | 0429 601 960 http://www.gregclancyecologistguide.com http://gregswildliferamblings.blogspot.com.au/ —–Original Message—– Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2014 3:58 PM hi All, I’d appreciate any suggestions on deterring swooping butcherbirds (Grey Butcherbird, in Bullaburra west of Sydney) – my friend has a newborn baby and can barely get out to the washing line to hang out nappies… She has to go out wielding a broom “helicopter style”. Can anyone suggest anything other than waiting till nesting season is over? There was one idea, to leave mince on the fence – would it still swoop the hand that feeds it, would it become demanding as well as swoop? thoughts on this?And how safe is the baby in the backyard (not to mention her 8 year old…). Thanks in advance. Arwen
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