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10-30-2015, 07:46 AM
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I know this sounds strange but..
Just wondering..
Has anyone ever had problems with birds attacking your camper windows? I know, it sounds strange but we've had birds attack our tinted camper windows like crazy this year! Three seperate campgrounds. Not close to nests or anything. The last trip, I had a major problem with a bird ramming the rear window...ALL DAY LONG..EVERYDAY! What gives???
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10-30-2015, 08:01 AM
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Reflection... Your tinted windows are reflecting the birds image just like a mirror and since most birds are territorial they are trying to fight off the intruder..
I have though had that happen a couple of times with my TV mirrors while camping.
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10-30-2015, 08:03 AM
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Why those little.....!
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10-30-2015, 08:24 AM
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We had the same thing happen this spring with a Cardinal who would perch on our deck rail, and would fly into the rear window over and over for hours on end.
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10-30-2015, 09:00 AM
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You'd think they'd get the hint after smashing their face 426,000 times! But nooooooooooo..!!
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10-30-2015, 09:23 AM
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I've had some success stopping suicidal bird attacks by taping a piece of newspaper over the spot they are attacking.
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10-30-2015, 09:40 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TWP723
You'd think they'd get the hint after smashing their face 426,000 times! But nooooooooooo..!!
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But the intruder is still there! And he's spoiling for a fight too..
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10-30-2015, 09:47 AM
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You need to get one of those big fake owls and set it out on the back bumper... 
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10-30-2015, 09:55 AM
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Now you know why we use the term "Bird brain"
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10-30-2015, 10:26 AM
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To be honest, I had fun scarin' the crap out of them! Popping up at the window at just the correct time!
Doesn't take alot to keep me amused.
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10-30-2015, 11:31 AM
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What I find even more disconcerting is when they fly into the window full speed and break their necks. I think this happens when the sun is on the opposite side of the camper and birds can see through the windows on both sides of the camper.
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10-30-2015, 11:50 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dzwiss
What I find even more disconcerting is when they fly into the window full speed and break their necks. I think this happens when the sun is on the opposite side of the camper and birds can see through the windows on both sides of the camper.
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I know! They run into this (my work) window all day, breaking their necks! I clean up about 5-8 birds a week from out front. 
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10-30-2015, 12:59 PM
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Happens a lot with anything shiny or chrome too. Ever wonder why many motor homes cover their mirror with a plastic bag or some cover. They will also peck chrome hub cabs.
Anything in which they can see their reflection.
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10-30-2015, 02:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by norty1
Happens a lot with anything shiny or chrome too. Ever wonder why many motor homes cover their mirror with a plastic bag or some cover. They will also peck chrome hub cabs.
Anything in which they can see their reflection.
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Well, then I'm sure happy I never bought a Airstream! 
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