[CDHart]

I am having a problem with brown-headed cowbirds. They are a species of blackbird, but are parasites in that they lay eggs in other birds' nests and go on their way. The birds that stay with the eggs end up feeding the cowbirds, sometimes to the detriment of their own young, as the cowbirds are bigger.

I have tried shooting them with a BB gun, but they are smart and fast and I've had no luck. An online publication suggested not feeding any of the birds at all for about a week and maybe the cowbirds would go somewhere else.

Does anyone have a practical suggestion for me?

Carolyn

[LibWhacker]

Fearless, flying cat. Will travel.

[woollyone]

Never heard of this!

Just did a cursory glance about them and the first thing that came to mind was to make lots of fake nests and put ‘em EVERYWHERE in your yard.

Then the cowbirds would have to try and figure out which are the real nests and which are the offering plates for the local snake populations and other predators.

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

I have tried shooting them with a BB gun, but they are smart and fast and I've had no luck.

You need more "BBs" per round.

[alarm rider]

You need a fully equipped male barn cat. I promise you, your problem will be solved.

[xone]

'I have tried shooting them with a BB gun

Use a scoped .22 w/hollowpoints.

[JZelle]

Anchor Birdies! Build the wall now! ;)