For those of us who feed birds, there’s nothing more frustrating than a flock of so-called bully birds descending on our backyard feeders.
Not only do they eat the feeders clean in minutes, but their aggressive behavior also can discourage some of our favorite songbirds.
That’s why how to get rid of grackles, blackbirds and starlings is one of the most common concerns among many Birds & Blooms readers.
Bully birds include blackbirds, grackles, pigeons, European starlings and house sparrows.
The last three are non-native species and are not protected by law. These hungry avian invaders are often attracted to a yard by the cheap wild birdseed
If you’re one of the people frustrated by the behavior of bully birds in your backyard, don’t give up the fight. Here’s what the experts had to say about the problem
How to Get Rid of Blackbirds and Grackles at Feeders