Robin repellant?

[sts 50]

At least one, perhaps several, big fat Robins have taken to roosting (and scratching and - worst of all - pooping) on my newly acquired PT Cruiser daily driver, which is parked outside. (insert anti-Chrysler joke here) Short of shooting (my 12 guage Remington might be a little much), does anyone know of an effective, Robin-specific bird repellant? For now we're trying parking the car in front of the house, but the subdivision rules frown on that.

[crobin4]

I'd try not washing it. They never seem to s**t on a dirty car, only clean ones.:biggrin:

[Mike1357]

When you see them outside, run outside screaming and yelling and waving your arms around. Other than that, I have no idea. :\

[ShortysTRM]

That sounds pretty effective, though.

[administerturbo]

mylar balloons tethered near the area where they hang out. it will freak them out... and you'll be the most festive house in the neighborhood.

[NaomiUC]

They like bright shiny things (like a girl I suppose). Try a lawn ornament in your yard with shiny objects or mirrors. It should just distract them.

[gtfour77]

[QUOTE=NaomiUC]They like bright shiny things (like a girl I suppose)./QUOTE]

You mean like Naomi, right? :biggrin: By the way I have some shiny things you never picked up... :partay:

[NaomiUC]

Ohhh you know how to speak my language!!

[sts 50]

Parking out front cured the problem - I just can't leave it out there all the time 'cause it's in the neighbor's way. A quick online search revealed some commercial bird repellants that are really just sticky stuff - doesn't hurt them, they just (allegedly) don't like it. I tested that theory with some double sided carpet tape - no dice. That car and I will be in Chicago for 5 of the next 6 weeks, so hopefully the little b*stard will find someplace else to hang out.

[NissanNX]

Try throwing rubber snake on the top when you park it. You could probable find one cheap at the dollar store.