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Thread #142444   Message #3323174
Posted By: Arkie
15-Mar-12 - 10:45 AM
Thread Name: BS: Birdwatching 2012
Subject: RE: BS: Birdwatching 2012
I read something a couple of days ago that is supposed to help deter house sparrows from feeders and nesting for bluebirds and purple martins. Would like to know if it works. It was suggested that strings or fishing line be suspended above the nesting or feeders. This is supposed to irritate house sparrows but not bother other birds. Sparrow's don't like their wings hitting the strings. Anybody tried this.