Stop pigeons from landing in your garden with flower colour they see as ‘danger’
Pigeons are incredibly resourceful birds, known for their ability to flourish in diverse environments. Their natural instincts lead them to live in large flocks and breed year-round, often favouring cliff-like structures for nesting.
While they primarily feed on seeds and grains, they will also consume garden food scraps. Fortunately, there are ways to deter pigeons without causing harm, allowing you to appreciate their presence and melodious birdsong.
One solution involves planting white flowers, as this colour reportedly serves as a warning to pigeons, according to Sefton Meadows Garden Centre. They explained: “White is a ‘danger’ colour to birds, much in the same way that red is a warning colour to humans.
“Many birds use the white plumage in their feathers to show each other that there is danger ahead, so planting a variety of white flowers around areas you want to keep protected might be enough to stop pigeons from landing”.
There are numerous stunning white flower varieties to choose from, and the experts have recommended a few of their top picks.
For those who prefer vibrant gardens, they can plant colourful flowers in areas where pigeon protection is not necessary. Aside from planting white flowers, gardeners can also install fake predators as a pigeon deterrent.
Like any other animal, pigeons have predators, and they are very keen to “stay well away” from them, reports the Express.
If a cat or a larger bird is prowling around your garden, pigeons are unlikely to take their chances by hanging around and “will fly away promptly”.
Most garden centres will sell statues of predatory birds like hawks, eagles and owls, as well as cats. Putting one or two of these in clear view might be enough of a deterrent.
Gardeners can pick up the Flying Hawk Garden Bird Deterrent from B&Q FOR £12.99 or the Luminous Bird Repellent Hanging Eagle with Music Flying Bird Scarer Garden Decor for a cheaper price of £6.83 from eBay.
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