Realistic Owl Decoy Scares Birds Away

Realistic Owl Decoy Scares Birds Away BIRD CONTROL Artists and technicians who recently redesigned the Bird-X Great Horned Owl decoy made it look almost identical to the real thing “We wanted it to be as realistic as possible so we redesigned the head so it flows into the neck like on a real owl ” says Allison James Bird-X avian expert “It has the forward looking attitude of a flying owl with the head and the eyes pointed in the right direction ” Even the plumage printed on the belly and wings of the decoy is accurate Photos from different angles of owls in flight were used to get the correct detail The owl measures 23 in total head to tail The 6-in dia head is made from a hard plastic resin The body and 4-ft wings are durable waterproof non-woven fabric supported by flexible cables and plastic struts The airfoil wings are designed to move naturally in the lightest wind “The body and the wings catch the wind ” says James “You always have the best success in deterring pest birds and animals from an area when there’s change in movement of the decoy ” James recommends the decoy owl be mounted in open areas on a pole or fence post Periodically moving it to a slightly different location extends its effectiveness and prevents target pests from getting used to its presence James recommends a single owl decoy for a small strawberry patch but multiple owls and other Bird-X sonic repellents in a field of several acres “The owl is extremely effective on its own ” says James “However when you frighten with sound and visual you get a synergistic effect ” The redesigned Prowler Owl is priced at $64 10 on the Bird-X website Older models are still available at reduced prices Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Bird-X Inc 300 N Oakley Blvd Chicago Ill 60612 ph 312 226-2473; toll free 800 662-5021; www bird-x com

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