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Did they really leave?

14 years ago

The HOSPs seem to have given up. After being shot at with 22s and BB guns, blasted with the hose and taken down by the Blues I think they have gone. Im pissed that I missed and didn't take any out, Im sure my problem will be worse next year. They do not usually stick around here. Last year was the first year they tried to nest here. I didn't miss that pair. This year there were 2 pair. I think there are so many natural cavities and other folks ratty nestboxes (on post at the dairy farm) where there is plenty of food my place is just not worth the effort. I am relieved for now, but I will keep a close ear out for more trouble.

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bluebirdbabe
14 years ago
probably not. I had a pair of hosp going in and out of the tres box. I got the VanErt trap from the basement and put it in the garage. (getting ready) I haven't seen them since LOL but I am sure they will be back when nesting season becomes more serious.

Karen
lisa11310
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14 years ago
The population is growing where ever they come from so they are spreading out. Remember the first 3-4 years I never had a problem with them here at all. I need a better BB gun, this one does not shoot straight at all, it's a kids gun. Maybe some kind of real gun that I can shoot in the direction of the trading post or the neighbors through the woods. The 22 is too dangerous. I know I am going to have to thin this population growth myself. I couldnt even get Pastor to take his box off the tree, nobody around here cares.
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Everytime I curse those sparrows, my son says to buy him a bb gun... FUNNY, since trapping ALL my sparrows have gone away too?

have you tried the in box traps? They are so cheap and easy to use... this is my first year trapping and I've gotten 6... Sandra

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