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Vendryes, Margaret
Associate Professor
Performing and Fine Arts
Phone: 718-262-3797
Office Location: AC-1A02
Degree Institution Field Dates PhD Princeton University Art History 1997 MA Tulane University Art History 1992 AB Amherst College Fine Arts 1984
Areas of Expertise
- Art Historian
Books in Field Of Expertise
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Articles in Field Of Expertise
Vendryes. "Jacqueline Herranz-Brooks - MALDITA PARED: Fotografía y Texto de Cuba/New York." International Review of African American Art. 25, No. 3 Spring 2015: 64-68.
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Chapters in Field Of Expertise
Courgare and Reed. "Becoming Barthé: The Chicago Years, 1924-1930." Root, Branch and Blossom: Social Origins of Chicago's New Negro Artists and Intellectuals. 2016: .
Refereed Proceedings in Field Of Expertise
Vendryes. "The Ecstasy of Resistance: M. Scott Johnson." Shadow Matter: The Rhythm of Structure/ Afro-Futurism to Afro-Surrealism. 2015: .
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Reviews in Field Of Expertise
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Presented Papers, Lectures, and Exhibitions and Performances
" The World Danced for Richmond Barthé" keynote speaker " December 2015: Detroit Institute of Arts, MI.
" Margaret Rose Vendryes: The African Diva Project " July 2015: Childs Gallery, Boston, MA.
" The Complete African Diva Project " January 2015: Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art, Biloxi, MS.
" Dancing Figures and Figures that Dance in African American Art " February 2015: Telfair Museum, Savannah, GA.
Professional Honors, Prizes, Fellowships
Distinquished Alumni Award, Association of Black Princeton University Alumni: 2015.
Other Professional Activities and Public Service
Trustee, Leslie Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art Board, NY, NY: 2014- 2017.
Director, Association of Princeton Graduate Alumni Board: 2015-2018.
Guest Curator, Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning: 2013-2015.


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Independent Filmmaker Wants to Kickstart America's Space Programby Jason Major
"If Kennedy said 'we will go to the Moon…some time before the century ends,' what is… what is that? That's not ambition. That's pandering."
– Neil deGrasse Tyson, Fight for Space
Here we are on the 43rd anniversary of the Apollo Moon landing, with no more shuttles flying, slashed space program budgets and no real targeted plan to get people off this world and onto another. American students score abysmally in science and math, and the general public thinks NASA is dead. What's happened to America's drive? What's happened to the nation's sense of wonder, its devotion to science, engineering, education and its man-on-the-Moon motivation?
Film producer Paul Hildebrandt wants to find out. But he needs your help.
Hildebrandt and his team from Eventide Visuals in Chico, CA, are creating an independent feature-length documentary about America's space program, called "Fight for Space". It's not a collection of launch videos and CGI solar system shots, though; Hildebrandt is digging deeper into what originally made the U.S. space program great — and what has happened to it since then.
"We are producing a documentary that will examine the reasons why our space program is not all it can be. We are also going to show that space IS worth the time, money, and energy that it needs, not for only exploration and scientific reasons but for economic, planetary security, and cultural reasons as well," writes Hildebrandt.
Hildebrandt has been attending space symposiums and traveling to interview key figures in science and space outreach, like Neil deGrasse Tyson, Bill Nye, Robert Zubrin and Congressman Dana Rohrabacher. He's talked with scientists, astronauts, educators and regular everyday Americans about the importance of the space program. But in order for the Fight to continue, he needs our help.
Fortunately, that's what Kickstarter is here for. Fight for Space is looking to get a little backing from interested and like-minded space fans to keep the process moving, and hopefully see the film become a fully produced, publicized, and possibly broadcasted reality.
"With your help we can bring awareness to this issue and come closer to making our space program a priority for this country once again."
You can pledge any amount, from $10 to $10,000 or more (and see the incremental rewards of doing so) on the Fight for Space Kickstarter page here, and visit the Fight for Space website here.
"Please, support our film by donating above and share this project with your friends, family, and anyone you know who cares about space exploration or cares about the future economic and national security of this country."
– Paul Hildebrandt, Fight for Space producer
america, Apollo, Fight For Space, Hildebrandt, kickstarter, NASA, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Science, Space Exploration
LOL and I thought we were going to Mars through Kickstarter.
Stop funding the movie, we need to fund NASA.
Tyson and Zubrin are kinda controversial anyway, they don't seem to be capable.
"Perhaps you need a film on gun control – a country where there are more guns than people."
There are. Just don't expect to find them here where it's off topic.
"America, sigh, the Batman massacre is yet another example of how sick you are. I"
Anders Behring Breivik, anyone?
Well, what does that mean? Of course that guy was sick. Does that make America LESS sick, as if there's only a limited supply?
I believe you just made my point for me. There is no monopoly here on this. That's the implication I'm getting.
Would it not be better to spend the monies on promoting mental health issues than promotional NASA videos? (That was my original point, you know.)
Then that quickly devolves into the argument that begins; "We should take the money spent 'on space' (those who make the argument will not be as specific as you just were), and instead spend it on…(fill in the blank)"
And if NASA doesn't do things to foster understanding of its activities purpose, it only encourages that debate. You may have problems with *this particular* attempt to do so, and that's fine. But public relations are as important as anything else. You can't hope to get public support, if people have a misperception or *no* clear perception of what you do.
And mine is:
It's not either/or, and it's a false assumption to suggest it is.
And, 'PR against gun violence' does exist. But you won't find examples of it here. (Or space information in the places where it is. Had the 'filmic nerd' done that instead [and would he be less 'nerdy' for it?], it would not be here, we would not know)
If you are visiting a space news website expecting to see news about an anti-gun documentary, you've come to the wrong place. There have been quite a few documentaries made about such a subject, documentaries about the food industry, global warming, the financial system, etc.
We are making an original documentary showcasing the benefits and future of the space program. I respectfully request that you stop bad mouthing our project because we aren't doing something else. If you have constructive criticism about the content of the documentary, that's fine. Thank you.
And I didn't mean to suggest that this is strictly a U.S. initiative. The achievements resulted from collaboration and a shared belief that research, discovery and initiative is a goal worth pursuing. The U.S. certainly contributed, but it is one star among a constellation. Pun intended.
Well said!!
Apologists need to apply then, eh?
I'd suggest you read this article again. IMO it reads more like propaganda. Hildebrand already says he wants to do this for "cultural reasons as well," I.e. American culture. All America is concerned about now, especially in space exploration, is that other countries are now equalling or surpassing them.
Ancient history or resting on ones laurels, like your point here, just doesn't cut the mustard anymore. Sorry.
Absolute poppycock. A gross fallacy that already has been proven as wrong. Americans speak for the rest of the world when it only proves useful for their point of view, when it has been proven time and again that they do it for really for ego and/or themselves.
Also I am being far from having any "anti-american political views" in my statements in reply to lcrowell here.
You're absolutely enamored with your
own hated. You can't get through one statement without some form of America-bashing
and yet you are so sick that you don't even realize it. You stated that the
Americans could spend their money better not on their space program but for
promoting mental health, are you by chance expecting to be a beneficiary of
this program if it were to happen? Well if anything you should be a promoter
for this documentary because it would increase the odds of ridding this world
of your evil americans by blasting them all out to space.
Empires come and go; maybe the USA has had its day (I personally don't believe that!) but when we talk about the need for human spaceflight, we're talking about humanity as a whole, not individual nations. As long as it doesn't deteriorate into chucking nukes around the place, the spirit of competition can be a good thing. Bottom line? I don't care who does it, whether the USA or Russia or China or some multinational corporations or whatever, as long as *somebody* does it.
Mmmm, okay, so this one project to make a propaganda movie from a budget of donations makes sense… how?
Is there a problem with teaming up with a documentary studio like, oh I don't know, PBS' Nova? Or maybe said producer/director just can't convince anyone else to fund his project because he's terrible at what he does? Or maybe this project has already been done by someone else, and he has no area of improvement.
American cowardice is no excuse.
Let's see. Hildebrand already says he wants to do this for "cultural reasons as well," I.e. American culture. That political, I'd think.
Yeah, some comments are over the top. Overblown anti-americanism.
It's not so simple with spinoffs, you're not quite sure what you're going to get out of it.
Yea America's got its issues but I don't see the point of discussing them here.
Regarding spinoffs, that's precisely my point. You're not sure what's going to come out of it so it seems to me to be a really weak argument for funding a space program. Maybe it works fine as a tertiary argument but not a primary one at all.
I guess it's a better marketing strategy than telling people about noble ideas. What would be your primary and secondary argument?
I visit the USA at least once a year and I always ask people what they think of the space program. The reply that I get is usually a big yawn or some doubts about the moon landings…Americans are so repulsed by anything that smacks of intellect that they reject the exciting challenge of space…As a free society you, the people, have chosen to stay home. My heart breaks for you. You have gone from being tigers to sheep in a very short time. It seems clear that the Moon and Mars will belong to China. Oh well, its probably not important.
Brilliantly said. This also reminds me of when Congress halted funding for the Superconducting Super Collider much to the frustration of its vast number of scientists and engineers. Science in America seems to be faltering but only due to its unimpressed citizens..
"Limitless" funding ends up in creating Webb prices. Webb will still launch, some other projects won't. Just let it fly and get used to popularity creating wasted cashflows.
As for now, the biggest struggle with the spaceprogram seems to be for NASA engineers/employees who've been laid off after the shuttle program shut down.
But in return, there is SpaceX and OSC to create jobs and Orion for a space exploration program. (not to mention several other private companies)
Things balance out towards a proper heading.
Space … the final frontier.
We all share that dream.

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WTF* Are Those? They're Tayberries
Like raspberries, but more tart
"They have tayberries," my friend Ann Fisher gushed as she rushed up to me last weekend at the Oak Park Farmers' Market
"Wha…," I burbled, in my half-awake, B.C. (Before Coffee) state.
"Tayberries. They're like raspberries, only more tart. Hurry," she counseled, pointing to Skibbe's stand at the west end of the market, "there are only three left."
"What did she say?" a woman who'd been listening to our conversation asked.
I was actually reluctant to answer (didn't want her to get there before me), but when I did, we both rushed over to Skibbe's and each bought the last two small cartons of tayberries.
Leaving the market, I ran into another friend, Howard Raik, who informed me that he actually bought the third-to-last box of tayberries ($3.50).
Apparently, tayberries are a "thing."
Tayberries are also, indeed, a lot like raspberries, a touch more tart as Fisher explained, but also juicier and, I believe, more tender. They need no sugar to soften them up or make them sweeter. I washed them off and ate them by themselves so that I could appreciate their unique characteristics. I liked them, perhaps because raspberries, their near cousins, are one of my favorite fruits, and because tayberries are a variation on the raspberry theme.
When eating tayberries, take care: some have thin stems armed with tiny prickles that can hurt a lot…especially if you drop one on the floor and step on it with bare feet.
This time of year in the Midwest, after abundant rain and much warm weather, there are all kinds of things growing and going on sale at the Oak Park Farmers' Market. But if you want tayberries, you'd better buy them next weekend because, as Fisher warned me. "They have a very short growing window and they will be gone soon."
*WTF is acronym for "What at The Farmers' market." Why, what did you think the acronym meant?
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Will polar bears go extinct by 2030? — Part I
Human-caused global warming is poised to wipe out polar bears. The normally staid U.S. Geological Survey — studying whether the bear should be listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act — concluded grimly last Friday:
Projected changes in future sea ice conditions, if realized, will result in loss of approximately 2/3 of the world's current polar bear population by the mid 21st century. Because the observed trajectory of Arctic sea ice decline appears to be underestimated by currently available models, this assessment of future polar bear status may be conservative.
That's right — this grim prediction is optimistic, a best-case scenario. In the next post, I'll examine why polar bears are likely to go extinct by 2030 if not 2020. But first I need to dispense with a myth that polar bears are doing well — a myth propagated by some commenters on this blog and people like Bj¸rn Lomborg in his new book, Cool It: The Skeptical Environmentalist's Guide to Global Warming.
As an aside, Amazon.com amazingly invited, of all people, Michael Crichton, the seriously confused global warming Denier, to be the book's guest reviewer — perhaps Amazon.com should change its name to Deforestation.com. In his effusive review, Crichton repeats the myth:
Lomborg is only interested in real problems, and he has no patience with media fear-mongering; he begins by dispatching the myth of the endangered polar bears, showing that this Disneyesque cartoon has no relevance to the real world where polar bear populations are in fact increasing. Lomborg considers the issue in detail, citing sources from Al Gore to the World Wildlife Fund, then demonstrating that polar bear populations have actually increased five fold since the 1960s.
Uhh, no. First off, if the Bush Administration's USGS says the polar bear is facing devastation from global warming, you can safely say the claim has more credibility than anything Lomborg or Crichton write.
Second, global warming can temporarily boost polar bear populations. The 2004 study, "Polar Bears in a Warming Climate" in Integrative and Comparative Biology, explains:
In the short term, climatic warming may improve bear and seal habitats in higher latitudes over continental shelves if currently thick multiyear ice is replaced by annual ice with more leads, making it more suitable for seals.
Third, global warming can temporarily make it appear as if polar bear populations have increased. The 2006 study, "Possible Effects of Climate Warming on Selected Populations of Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus) in the Canadian Arctic," in Arctic, notes that for four of five polar bear popluations in the Canadian Arctic
… residents of coastal settlements have reported seeing more polar bears and having more problem bear encounters during the open-water season, particularly in the fall. In those areas, the increased numbers of sightings have been interpreted as indicative of an increase in population size, with the result that quotas for Inuit hunters were increased. However, in Western Hudson Bay, the decline in population size, condition, and survival of young as a consequence of earlier breakup of the sea ice brought about by climate warming have all been well documented (Stirling et al., 1999; Gagnon and Gough, 2005; Regehr et al., 2005; I. Stirling and N.J. Lunn, unpub. data [references in paper]). In Baffin Bay, the available data suggest that the population is being overharvested, so the reason for seeing more polar bears is unlikely to be an increase in population size.
What is the reason for seeing more polar bears, then?
… the sea ice is breaking up at progressively earlier dates, so that bears must fast for longer periods during the open-water season. Thus, at least part of the explanation for the appearance of more bears near coastal communities and hunting camps is likely that they are searching for alternative food sources in years when their stored body fat depots may be depleted before freeze-up, when they can return to the sea ice to hunt seals again.
So, no, there does not appear to be any evidence of a real or sustainable increase in polar bear population.
Fourth, some polar bear populations are clearly declining or on the verge of declining — not just in the Western Hudson Bay case noted above, but also in the Southern Beaufort Sea. A 2006 USGS study found an apparent decline in polar bears. The study also saw "declines in cub survival and physical stature" — the same trend that preceded "a significant decline in population size" in western Hudson Bay, Canada.
But what about the claim "polar bear populations have actually increased five fold since the 1960s" and perhaps even risen slightly over the past two decades? This claim is well debunked by Dr. Andrew Derocher, Chair of the IUCN (World Conservation Union) SSC (Species Survival Commission) Polar Bear Specialist Group, which I will reprint at length here because this myth has gained new credibility thanks to Lumborg's book:
The bottom line here is that it is an apples and oranges issue. The early estimates of polar bear abundance are a guess–there is no data at all for the 1950-60s. Nothing but guesses. We are sure the populations were being negatively affected by excess harvest (e.g., aircraft hunting, ship hunting, self-killing guns, traps, and no harvest limits). The harvest levels were huge and growing. The resulting low numbers of bears were due only to excess harvest but, again, it was simply a guess as to the number of bears.
After the signing of the International Agreement on Polar Bears in the 1970s, harvests were controlled and the numbers increased–there is no argument from anyone on this point. Some populations recovered very slowly (e.g., Barents Sea took almost 30 years) but some recovered faster. Some likely never were depressed by hunting that much, but the harvest levels remained too high and the populations subsequently declined. M'Clintock Channel is a good example. The population is currently down by over 60% of historic levels due only to overharvesting. Some populations recovered as harvests were controlled, but have since declined due to climate-related effects (e.g., Western Hudson Bay). In Western Hudson Bay, previously sustainable harvests cannot be maintained as the reproductive and survival rates have declined due to changes in the sea ice.
At this point, we lack quantitative data for an overall assessment of trend in Canada or Nunavut as a whole. There is, however, very strong evidence for a decline in Western Hudson Bay and the Southern Beaufort Sea based on quantitative studies. More recently, scientists working in the Southern Hudson Bay have reported a major decline in the condition of polar bears. A decline in condition was the precursor to the population decline in Western Hudson Bay. There is clear suggestion of a population decline due to over-harvest in Baffin Bay, Kane Basin and possibly Norwegian Bay.
The point is that you cannot simply summarize the status of polar bears–the information lies in the individual populations. You cannot put the various time periods together into a simplistic overview. Sea ice is declining but again, it is not declining the same everywhere. Some small areas of multi-year ice may improve habitat for polar bears. This latter point, however, does not mean that the habitat in all areas will improve and the predictions are very clear that the primary habitat of polar bears is at risk.
Dr. Derocher ends bluntly:
… no habitat, no seals; no seals, no bears. This never was an issue of polar bears alone. The only effective conservation approach is to protect the habitat and this is an issue of climate change. You can distort the issue any way you so desire. At the end of the day, the sea ice is disappearing. Take away the habitat and the species follows shortly thereafter (or before).
Comparing declines caused by harvest followed by recovery from harvest controls to declines from loss of habitat and climate warming are apples and oranges. Ignorant people write ignorant things.
The polar bear is at grave risk of extinction. Just when that extinction might come I will address in Part II.
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44 Responses to Will polar bears go extinct by 2030? — Part I
I will never understand how deniers of all stripes reconcile their beliefs with the real world and keep their heads from exploding. The atmosphere is warming? No it's not! The cheap oil is running out and production is about ti peak? No! There's an infinite amount of oil if we just let the free market go after it! Polar bears are threatened because their habitat is disappearing? No! They'll somehow live and thrive without a habitat!
Lou, your response is typical of the brainwashed AGW believers. Do some research about oil before spouting your bullshit. Suggest you start with "Shell Colorado oil shale" and progress from there.
Given that Polar Bears have survived other times of warm climate (with no or little sea ice) without going extinct, how do these scientists come to the conclusion that they will go extinct in the next 30 years?
Lou Grinzo's response reminds me of what i heard in elementary school 40 years – yes 40 years ago. Same exact crap 40 years later. Overpopulation – oil is running out – nuclear holocaust is just around the corner – global starvation and disease. Give me a break. Come on, isn't anyone original anymore? I call it "disaster recycling"
Lou, you might understand the deniers – like me – if you spent a little time researching the facts. I have been a scientist for 25 years. I have done the analysis and I – like most – yes most scientists – have determined that "man-made" global warming is nothing but political hype and people like you who do not take the time to research the data are suckers. Go ahead purchase all the carbon credits your budget can handle but don't try to make me contribute.
Lou, global mean temperature? Use your common sense and think about that concept for just a minute. How does one accurately measure the temperature of a planet the size of the Earth over the last 100 years? What about the instrument's error? It's calibration? Has the calibration of every instrument been maintained over the last 100 years? Has the environment around the instrument changed over the last 100 years? Is their more concrete? buildings? people? heat exhausts from compressors near the instrument? when was the temperature taken? during shaded times? times of rain? windy days? What about time of day and day of year? Have these instruments been measured at the same time of the day on the same day of the year over the last 100 years? Have measuring instruments been added and if so, where? in cold areas? in warm areas? The Earth is has an EXTREMELY large surface area. How much surface area do the instruments cover? I can go on and on but one quickly sees that "global mean temperature" measurement is no more accurate then averaging the New York City telephone book. The average telephone number in New York is useless. Our measurement of the change in the Earth's mean temperature over the last 100 years is useless because it is overrun with inconsistencies; thereby, resulting in huge errors. Common sense dictates this. Americans have lots of common sense but it seems that they have turned it off. I equate "man-made"global warming to reports that Elvis is alive.
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Sir, you are wrong about man-made global warming regardless of the speculated future of the polar bear and to quote wikipedia as if it is the standard of fact is amazing. The other day, while in the checkout line in the grocery store, I read an article in the World News that said that JFK was alive and residing in a special section of the White House.
I see scare tactics here sir. Please state facts not speculation. Gore and the NOAA told us that 2006 would result in the worst hurricane season on record. 2007 is resulting in only a small number of hurricanes. Pathetic experts. IPCC told use years ago that sea levels would rise 20-plus feet over the next 50-100 years. In February 2007, those sea level rises were less then a foot. IPCC put the "hockey stick" temperature plot in their report that was later showed to be wrong. NASA stated that 1998 was the hottest year on record until an error was found and now 1934 was the hottest year. Computer models used for the latest IPCC report discussing the "horrible" effects of man-made global warming conveniently focus only on the last 30 years of temperatures – it ignores the cooling cycle from 1940-1970 -guess this is for maximum negative effect. This emission shows that the "computer models" are bias. Let's discuss how many scientists supported the IPCC conclusions that man is responsible for global warming vice the number of scientists who simply submitted their data for IPPC report?
I read the ice caps on Mars are melting and Uranus is hotter now than when Voyager flew by it in 1987.
Who was burning fossil fuels when the last Ice Age ended 10,00 years ago and the sea level rose 250 feet? Atlanteans?
Isn't a "changing environment" the driving force behind evolution? The fact the earth does change is the very reason it is a living planet and not a dead one like Mars or Venus. There are vast geological and biological cycles that take place over millions of years that are essential to recycle the essential elements of life. The payoff is that the must change for this to hapen.
How do you work out the "carvbon footprint" of a volcano/
How many people are making a very comfortable living writing reports, doing reasearch, etc into this subject?
You are very correct. Read the latest ipcc report. And the UN is very conservative, with all those developing nations that do not want to be told there is a problem.
Polar bears are drowning, an extremely painful way to go. Polar bears are starving. It is all extremely sad and horrifying, really, and i hope we all learn how to stop this.
Step one might be to admit it exists.
Read the latest ipcc report. And the UN is very conservative, with all those developing nations that do not want to be told there is a problem. And Dr. Derocher is a very respected and somewhat conservative scientist, as well.
Polar bears are drowning, an extremely painful way to go. Polar bears are starving. It is all extremely sad and horrifying, really, and i hope we all learn how to stop this.
Step one might be to admit it exists.
I never posted on here before so i could not have said this.
ok i love the PB and i dont want to see it go
i agree with David D.
I wanna STOP GLOBAL WARMING NOW!!! AND SAVE THESE POLAR BEARS!!!
I love Polar Bears and I don't want to see them be endangered.l Just wish that global warming will stop before it gets more worse than ever.I wish there was a way to stop it .CAN YOU HELP ME STOP THIS.
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Wht polar, she was my f, my pal, my darling, my hope, my everything,
But, now, she's NONE, GONE 4ever.
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that ppl are letting other people kno that polar bearsz are gonna die in 2030
but were trying 2 get other people 2 help the invironment
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This issue is very impotant to me considering that I am a polar bear. My kind are dying off because our ice is melting away. But, we are not just dying off becuase of global warming. Maybe you can research some other reasons why us polar bears are dying. I am sure that it way raise more awareness.
Save the polar bears!
Please save the polar bears, I mean they're SOOOOO DARN CUTE!!!!!!
I mean, have you seen them???!!!
I just read a sad news about polar in Iceland shot after swum 200 mile.
This polar bear deserve for life but those people just decided to shot it! How ashamed. For me, they never did enough effort to safe this endangered animal. After read the news I am confused: actually who need to be protected here? Is the people or that poor polar bear? Well fact tells the truth…it's the polar bear that need to be protected. Because in fact there's no report of that polar bear threating people around there. They said they don't have tranquiliser at that time, it's a lie to the public. A vet chief near the town said he has it. They just lazy and prefer the easiest way by just killed it. I don't appreciate their action at all.
I hope all of us aware and come together to protect this endangered animal.
I am personally against that action taken in Iceland. Because in my opinion, they never do enough effort on how to safe this animal. They just said…uh..oh…we afraid that polar bear will attack people so we decided to just kill it. But for me it's the same…at the end you still kill in order to prevent another killing…so what's it? At the end you are a killer. The proper way is that you must not kill it! But make sure you make efforts to move the polar bear to its habitat. By that, there's no killing.
No matter how many arctic creatures get wiped off the Earth the ones that stiill remain derserve to live life to the fullest and if we keep up global warming then all the arctic life will be gone! That's not fair to them!!! Keep that in mind the next time you throw a plastic bottle in the garbage instead of the recycle bin.
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Seriously tho, don't let the bears down.
Listen im starting a protest not just to stop globel warming but to stop people from hunting and puting oils and chemicals like DDT and PCB's tell me if u want 2 sign up ill be back to stop.
This is utter stupid nonsense!
There were 5,000 bears in 1960 and now in 2002 there were 20,000
How is this extinction?
What you want, admit it, is the extinction of the human race.
Please get this UN scum out of the USA!
The UN just wants to tax you for their world government and make you all slaves.
Save the CONSTITUTION! Kill the UN! LOL
NH, the difference between 5,000 bears in 1960 and 20,000 in 2002 is that people are expanding, more pollution is getting into the atmosphere and causing global warming to exceed faster. It's just like humans have multiplied more than ever.
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everything thats ran on gas should be ran on eletric like factorys,cars boats,planes,and other small vehicles and polar bears should be safer
i dont want them to go to extinct and no but they will by the end of the centrey
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i have 4 pet polar bears and i love them
i think it is mast up to have polar bears kill
hi!polar bears i hope you are having a good day at the north pole i love you polar bears so see you later bye.
polar bears are the coolest in the world
polar bears are amazing
plese stop killing polor bears
i love bears!!
i really wish that polar bears would be saved so in the future there can be polar bears alive for other people to see them and how wonderful they really are
Simple fact is, we can keep it going like it is now, and listen to the deniers, and sit around and do nothing, or DO something. You hear it alot, the global warming scare, etc, so on and so fourth, but by the end of the day, we're trying to look out for all species, not just the polar bear. Whether they're going extinct or not doesn't truly matter, but the thing is, are you willing to take that chance? Are you willing to risk it, even after you've read the above article? Are you willing to risk their lives because you dont believe they are dying off? Go ahead and rely on statistics and graphs of every kind, dating years before my time and maybe even some of the other postees, but you just wait, we'll be so comforted by the fact that some chart from years ago says the population's expanded, when for all you know, it may've shrunk, and they may be on the verge of being wiped out.
Okay – so the temperatures increase and we have more polar bears. If you want to save the polar bears, push for more global warming. Facts are facts.
[JR: Uhh, no. I'm glad you admit temps are increasing, but in fact, major polar bear populations are now declining. The previous increase in polar bears was due to less hunting.]


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Please help me get rid of pigeons on a my balcony. I have tied foil pie plates, wind chimes, and colored plastic bags to try to deter them and nothing is working. I live in an apartment building so am not allowed to put up any kind of netting or permanent structures.
I am having major problems with the pigeons on my balcony. I am trying the cd method, wish me luck. So far the cd method is not working for me. I will try it for a few days. Hopefully it will work. If not I will be trying something else as the birds aka flying rats will not win this war. So far the flying rats have the upper hand but I am determined not to give up. As Clint Eastwood says. "GO AHEAD MAKE MY DAY."
I am so glad that I found this site. I will be trying all your ideas until something works. My problem is worse though because the nest was not on my balcony it is on my nextdoor neighbors. And they have no problem with it. Like others I have read when I first saw some eggs on their balcony I thought it was cool. I watched them hatch and get bigger, but the problem is they are like their own community and all the other freakin' pigeons sit on my balcony to watch them. I am trying an owl first because I saw one across the way, but anything to remove these birds will be ok. thanks to everyone who sent ideas if I find something new I will share it. Good luck everyone.
Thanks to everyone who's posted here. I had no idea this was such a common problem. My wife and I live in a top-floor apt. and came home after a vacation to find a nest with an egg. Cute at first, but I'm sure glad I found this site. Got rid of it immediately this morning and just hung a CD after chasing the persistent flying rats away from the balcony all day. If this works, I'll be letting y'all know. Good luck to everyone else who's having urban problem.
The owl DID NOT work! Even the type that moves and makes noise. Am trying W-D40 and Aluminum Tins. Will let you know. At least I am not the only one and yes, sure I thought they were cute to begin with (animal lover and all) but now?
I don't mind pigeon around my balcony but one thing that bother me is that every time they stopped by pay me a visit they POOED! Even more they're worst than random active car theft alarm would go off once every 20 mins! I will try the cd thing but I'm a bit interior conscious person and I don't have any other choice. Will let you guys know the result.
Seems like everyone has a problem with these sky rats. How about Bleach? Like, spraying your balcony with bleach? I'm going to try it. Hopefully it works!
I had the same problem with pigeons on my balcony. I read somewhere that the smell of tomatoes might keep them off and guess what? I planted tomatoes on my balcony a month ago and have not seen a single pigeon since! Hope this will help you too.
I tried the bucket of water and it actually did work, for today. But this is the longest that they have stayed off my balcony and if they come back I will splash them again. It's harmless so I really don't feel bad. Who new something so simple would work.
Those pigeons are the worst thing in the world. But after visiting this site, I have a lots of ideas and I'm gonna try that. I hope it works. Please guys, wish me luck!
Pigeon excrement is toxic and can harm pets and small children Also they will eat that black tar paper on your roof, I think it is called flash paper. The only thing that worked for me was a professional service, nothing else.
I also have pigeons on my roof. I live in a three story house in Washington, DC. The pigeons nest on the roof, and their droppings fall on the porch below. It's not easy to get on the roof. Does anyone have a solution?
My pigeon laid 2 eggs on my balcony and 2 chicks came out. It started learning how to fly after 5 months only 1 chick came home but not the other I was worried. So can you guys help me, please? Thank you!
It is very important that you remove pigeons immediately. I had pigeons nest in my balcony for a while (my kids thought is was cute). One day all three of us noticed bites. I found very small insects everywhere in the apartment (they are smaller that fleas). I called a company and they had to fumigate the entire house. They told me they came from the pigeons. Do yourselves a favour get rid of pigeons before you have an infestation.
Ok spring is back and those little birds are looking for a spot to nest. In the past hour I've chased them off 4 times. So I sprayed all my balcony panels with wd40. Lets see what happens.
Pump action Pellet gun, from about 5 feet= No more Pigeons.
I also got suckered into the egg-laying and watching and hatching rubbish but was disgusted by the mess that the pigeons left. Was horrified when they returned the following year but still could not being myself to ditch the eggs. I was absolutely determined not to repeat the whole nasty business this year so when they started their regular gatherings on the balcony i strung up about a dozen cd's and I can't believe it! I haven't seen a pigeon since! Don't know how it works, maybe when they fly towards the cd's the holographic effect disrupts their homing radar or something - but whatever, I am absolutely delighted!
The Owl thing sometimes works, and yet sometimes the pigeons will perch on it as if to say, "Ha ha! Didn't work!"
I thought to have a prettier reflective item, I would use the mini 'disco ball' It worked for about a week. I had several wind chimes etc. which also only worked long enough for the birds to get used to them. I have been away for a couple of weeks, and today, I found a nest with 2 eggs in it. Before reading any of these posts, I discarded it. I spent the whole of last summer waiting for it to rain hard enough to be 'allowed' to use the power washer to clean it so I could enjoy the balcony with my daughter (this rarely happened). I bought a net last year but couldn't figure out how to hang it. Today I am going to buy some shower curtain rods and slinkys.I'll keep you posted on how well it works. Wish me luck!
You don't really need to hang up a lot of CD's in order for it to work. All I did was stick 2 CD's on the railing of my balcony and I haven't seen a single pigeon on my balcony since! I could have just gotten lucky though.
The CD thing does not work! I have my CD's more than 20 feet away from the pidgeons and they are not phazed.
I discarded an egg and nest when it appeared on my balcony and I am pleased to say that the pigeon problem disappeared after that.
I too came home from vacation to find two pigeon eggs on my balcony and didn't have the heart to get rid of them. I have to say that was the biggest mistake i have ever made because now they just won't leave! So finally they are old enough to fly, so I invested in a plastic Owl and let me tell you it was a waste of money. They now just hang out with the owl. The amount of pigeone poop on my belcony is overwhelming! I have cleaned it with beach and water. I am going to try the CD's and see if they work, but I have also heard the moth balls also work. Apparently they don't like the smell of it. Thank you for all of your suggestions!
I have 2 loving pigeons keep coming back to my balcony. I have some pots with soil because the plants we dead from last summer. I tried putting curry powder, aluminum foils and now I am out of ideas. I will try the tomatoes if it works for you. Hopefully it works for me too.
I want them gone
They were living in my bbq next to the propane tank. I tried and tried to chase them away. Removed a nest with 2 eggs and threw it out, they kept coming back. I sprayed the inside of my bbq with oven cleaner and haven't seen them since.
I live on the 3rd floor of an apartment complex and have a balcony garden. The balcony has wide grills. The pigeon menace was crazy, with them dirtying my balcony and most of all destroying my plants!
Considering I live in a rented place, I did not want to spend too much money on netting, so tried the scarecrow, hung CDs, stuck aluminium foil flags in the pots and none of them worked for more than a week. I finally decided to mimic the netted mesh balconies using a ball of twine and a cut up mosquito net and it has worked wonders! Its been a month and my balcony has been pigeon free.
Here is how I did it:
The top 3 quarters of the balcony grill has horizontal metal bars running parallel to each other at a distance of about 1ft with parallel vertical bars at a distance of 1ft. The lower part of the balcony grill has only horizontal bars parallel to each other. So this would allow the pigeons to freely move in and out and pretty much destroy all my plants.
So I started with my ball of twine at one end of the balcony and criss-crossed the twine across the grills. For the lower part I bought a cheap light coloured mosquito net (so that light would not be blocked) and cut it up to open into one long piece which I then tied across the lower part of the balcony.
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I did jury duty at the my local courthouse.Looking out the window I counted 22 plastic owls on the ledges ans even more pigeons nestled among the plastic owls. (05/06/2008)
By Harry
We live on Maui. A pair of pigeons kept trying to make a nest on our lanai. Finally we decided to let them. They did... a few dried palm fronds in a little circle in the corner. A few days later, 2 eggs. A couple weeks later, 2 chicks. The parents, whom we named Marguerita and Jorge (for why? we're not Latino and Maui pigeons are probably not either!). They were devoted parents, Jorge sat on the eggs by day, Marg by night. They both then fed the babies, providing a milk-like substance from their own mouths. In less than 3 weeks Minnie and Marmaduke were nearly full grown, and one day took off on their own.
We've since read up and learned that pigeons are much-loved pets, for many people; that they mate for life, are devoted to their young, and, we've found, confine their droppings mainly to the nest area, which is now a box in the corner of the lanai. A little extra vacuuming isn't a big deal for us. It's fun watching them come and go, hearing the baby chicks peep when food arrives, seeing them venture out, flap their wings, and finally learn how to fly.
To date, these are our only pigeons, and we would discourage more camping out here. But perhaps they're territorial and no extras would be permitted, or would even want to nest here.
For us, it was a peaceful and interesting solution to an otherwise annoying problem. of course, we're in the tropics, and the lanai is an extension of the living room. Might not be so much fun if we were inside for the winter and unable to clean up regularly...
If we decide to relocate our birds, we'll try some of the listed suggestions on discouraging more boarders.
Aloha! (05/06/2008)
By Felicity
I have a friend who had pigeons on his balcony... what they left was NOT eggs. Someone told him to paint the balcony; he did and they were gone the rest of the season. When they came back the next year, he painted, they left. I don't know if it is the smell or that odd rubbery texture paint keeps for so long even after it is dry, but they stayed away. Good luck. (05/08/2008)
By purrplekat
I have pigeons in my balcony in Bombay. I had 2 rounds of litters with 2 eggs each time hatch successfully. They made their nest behind my wash and dryer. Now i am sick of having them. earlier i felt bad and let them do their work.
Reading the suggestion here. I figured placing a thorny cactus like plant behind the washer, in the spot were they always made the nest might work. I have done that.
Plus I have hung 3 ft long AL foil aluminum or aluminum foil hanging from the roof or ledge of the balcony. Let me see what happens.
I cleared the nest, but that thing never worked. Tried the washing the bird poop it never worked. Did a scare crow thing, these birds are too smart.I also threw some naphthalene balls or moth balls. Just in case, though I have read here pigeons can't smell? If this does not work, I will revert. (05/13/2008)
By UK
I live on the penthouse floor, so pigeons are always trying to land on my balcony. Across the street there are new condos that never have birds on their balcony. That's because they have tomato plants (just the plant, not the fruit/veggie). It really works. There's something about the chemical on the plant that they hate! (05/21/2008)
By Jazzel
If you have eggs, get rid of them now! I wish I had. I have had a family of pigeons living on my porch for 2 months now, and I cannot enjoy it because there is bird poop and a horrible smell. The babies take about a month to get big enough to leave. We removed their nest this week, but now they keep coming back, and another one tried to lay more eggs. aaah! I don't know how I'm going to get rid of them. (06/12/2008)
By Bess
Pigeons have an EXTREMELY advanced sense of smell.
http://www.abc.net.au/science/news/stories/s1718108.htm (06/12/2008)
By West Texasn
I purchased a wind chime about 1 and 1/2 feet long that is shiny and the 'clanking' pitch is quite high. I hung it from an extended bracket off the side balcony wall. I have found the pigeons don't like the sound or movement. It's a fairly large chime and I sometimes take it down if there is a rain/wind storm, which I did the other night. Well, the next day I saw a pigeon sitting on my rail. I immediately put back the chime. I have a couple of flower pots and I am going to get a small Shepard's hook and dangle a miniature chime on it, centered in the flower pots as well. That way there will be a couple of chimes around all areas. Hope the neighbors don't kill me! (06/20/2008)
By Joanne
I'm not sure this will work, but it's worth a try. How about hanging something out on your balcony that would twist & turn, maybe reflect light. Mail order catalogs have these types of items for sale. Or maybe a colorful windsock that has streamers that will blow in the wind. Perhaps these items would scare the pigeons. Best of Luck! (05/10/2004)
By Terri H.
We use to go to Maui and stay in the same condo; one year we had a pigeon that nested on the balcony ... hubby kept throwing him off the balcony only to see him return.
Finally, we bought a bottle of ammonia and splashed that around his "habitat" and that seemed to take care of the problem while we were there the month.
By Syd
Hang things from the roof of your balcony. I've used those CDs you get free, Things that move generally will scare them away. (05/11/2004)
By Jeannie
If the above ideas don't work, I would recommend installing a net curtain style. That would for sure keep them out! When you're using your balcony, you can always tie it up out of the way. It may be a hassle, but I'm sure it will work if nothing else will! I've seen nets placed around trees to keep the birds from nesting in the branches even. (05/14/2004)
I have the same problem with the pigeons. I live on the 3rd floor, and I just can't take these nasty birds anymore! I like the ideas, and I'm going to try hanging something. If anyone has any other ideas PLEASE let me know! (05/27/2004)
By Stacy
A plastic owl should do the trick. (06/06/2004)
By Lee-Ann
There are several options to scare pigeons away. Visual scare devices such as Terror-Eyes, has a lenticular eyes that simulate the eyes of a predator. Also you might want to try a cheap way to approach the problem like other people had suggested already. Use holographic paper, the patterns produced by its design gets rid of the birds effectively. Another deterrent woul be to use bird spikes and affix them with bird-proof gel.
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Will these methods scare away other birds? I want to keep the pigeons away too because they eat everything & then the other birds & squirrels don't have anything to eat. (04/04/2005)
By Vicki
I have a pigeon problem too. I tried WD-40 it didn't work and it's hard to reach the place they are at. I'm gonna buy a bee-bee gun cause I'm sick of them. Someone please call Mother Nature and tell her to please contact me or it's bye bye birdie or fried pigeon tonight! Note: To the activist riding up and down my street: I was just kidding, please don't hurt me or call the Humane Society. (04/28/2005)
By Tina
I use moth balls - they built a nest in the eves of the house in Maryland. We removed the nest but they kept coming back. So I threw a handful of mothballs on all of the eves, and no more pigeons.
Also works in the garden to keep stray cats away, and hanging near the porch to keep bees and wasps away. (06/05/2005)
By Gski6
I have the same problem. The pigeons haven't even bothered with a nest. They just lay their egg right on the concrete on my balcony (twice this week). Bird droppings everywhere. I have tried a plastic owl and hanging strips of a long plastic bag to blow in the wind. Nothing works. (10/12/2005)
By SLW
Using a fishing swivel and some clear fishing line, loop the fishing line through the middle of a cd (compact disc) and tie a knot. I like using those AOL Free 5 gazillion minute CD's you always get in the snail mail from AOL trying you to use them as your internet browser. They work the best because it was free and sent to your front door! Then tie it to the fishing swivel. (the swivel is used to keep the fishing line from tangling when the disc is blowing circles in the wind).Then tie the other end around the opposite side of the swivel and attach it to something that keeps the cd suspended within a few inches where the pigeons like to roost. Use a nail or something. The pigeons are afraid of the flashing from the light reflecting off the cd. (12/31/2005)
By Terry
My name is trevor with all clean gutters in the bay area of California. We do pigeon proofing. screen the eve off and they cant get in but they will try to get back in but a little tanglefoot or hotfoot makes them leave preety quick. if you want any other ideas besides owls because they don't work. email trevor at allcleangutters @ sbcglobal.net (remove spaces) (01/15/2006)
By trevor
I hate pigeons.. they wont go away!.... Please someone help us - (04/08/2006)
By Kate
These pigeons are starting to get on my nerves. I had no
idea they would nest there for so long. I'm waiting for the babies to fly off so I can get rid of the nest and try some of the suggestions I've read to keep them out. What a mess! How soon from the time they hatch till they fly off? (04/25/2006)
By JOHN
I have tried pinwheels, those twirly things, I have a flag on my balcony ... I heard that foil pie plates would work but I have not tried that yet. I also heard that Bounce sheets work just tie a few on the balcony they apparently don't like the smell of that either. I guess the pigeons will eventually get used to it anyways. I think I might have to try making a dummy & sticking it on the balcony. (05/08/2006)
By Tammy
I got rid of pigeons on our balcony easily, I bought chicken wire and cut it into strips and then pointed the frayed wire edges upward. I wired this down to the edges or anywhere that they use as a landing pad. This was way cheaper than buying special "bird spikes" is was been 100% effective. This is a great solution for city dwellers with balconies, I think it would work just as well on houses. The pigeons now avoid our balcony completely. (05/21/2006)
They lay 2 eggs that will hatch in 2wks,than the babies stay another 2 weeks until they can fly.but they return because they feel at home.it may take 1/2 mos to deal with them,you have to be real persistence.i keep spray bottles w/water to squirt at them. I tried to swirly things, didn't work, plus the WD40 didn't work too well, you have to keep spraying. I now have moth balls out,but they still seem to appear, I will try hanging out the bounce to see how it works,any suggestions welcomed (06/02/2006)
By Kay
I have just been informed that pigeons do not have a sense of smell or at least very little, so this is why anything with a scent doesn't work. More than likely it is the movement of something that will deter them. I have just been looking for ideas for my mom, I am going to get her to try the chicken wire, it seems like the best idea so far. Thanks (08/19/2006)
By melanie.
I'm a building manager and have a huge pigeon problem. I will try moth balls and ammonia and let you know if either of these work for me.
Thanks for the suggestions. (03/27/2007)
By Darlene T.
First and most importantly, you MUST stop feeding all critters (birds squirrels, stray cats, etc) Pigeons will eat ANYTHING that is out. Allow them to do what they are naturally born for and go find their food in nature.
Second anything with a "smell" will NOT work. You have only about a 10% chance that it will. Pigeons are persistent and will always return where there is a place to nest or roost. You will HAVE to "enclose" any nesting or roosting area that pigeons are present.
A couple of ideas are to buy vinyl netting and use string to tie the tops and bottoms around these areas. This may require you to buy a couple of dowels to make a frame. Another good option is chicken wire, which is a little more obvious at a glance than the vinyl. Of course there are spikes and electronic devices which you can find online or at a local feed supply store.
A simple "fix" that may help but probably won't complete work, is to hang something that is mirrored or flashy that can easily move with the breeze. If you live in an area that isn't breezy, consider setting a small fan out aimed toward these hangers.
Hope these help. (04/10/2007)
By Chris
I went and bought a plastic owl and put on my balcony. It worked for about 3 days - those darn pigeons are smart! You have to keep moving the owl and after awhile, the pigeons no longer are afraid of the owl soooo unfortunately don't waste your money on buying a plastic owl! I'm still looking for a way to get rid of these pesty guys too! (04/12/2007)
By Katherine
I have the pigeons terrorizing me too lol. I hate them! Finally my husband is putting up screens all around our balcony to keep them out. In our apartments we're not supposed to hang anything like that but I don't care, it's the only thing I've decided will work. (05/11/2007)
By lisa
I just posted, actually I need to know now that I'm all screened in, how do I clean their poop! It's everywhere! I'm about to get out the old rubber gloves and scrub with a bleach/water solution. Email me ideas to safely clean their poop up! elisaanne82 AT yahoo.com (05/11/2007)
By lisa
I'll have you know that two weeks ago, I had not just a baby pigeon living on my balcony, but both the mother and father constantly! what a mess! however, after doing a little research, I put cd's up tied with dental floss (as it pretty much will never break...) and hung up, the pigeons don't like the reflection....and I placed finishing nails and bobby pins(Facing up) on duct tape, and placed that along the railing so that they can't sit down...I've recarpeted my balcony...and no pigeons back for two weeks! Hope this helps! (05/12/2007)
By Jesspiwo
Pigeons are such a pain, I've tried moth balls around my balcony and its done nothing. From what i've heard, the plastic owl doesn't work unless you move it around everyday. I'm going to try cutting chicken wire and placing it straight up to stab them in the feet. I'm also going to buy a shiny metallic wind chime to hang up because I've heard they don't like shiny things (something to do with blinding them when they try to land) I'll let you know it any of the above works. (05/18/2007)
By Lala
I thought I was the only person going through this!! LOL. About a month ago, a pigeon laid her eggs in a nest on my balcony. My fiance thought it was cute and he told me not to get rid of the nest because of the trouble they went through individually bringing up each twig. I felt bad, so I let them stay. BIG mistake. In about a week, my balcony looked like the county jail bathroom floor. It was disgusting! Poop everywhere... I mean everywhere. Now our late night hang out spot with a lake view, wasn't so appealing anymore! So after the two babies hatched, I thought they would be gone in about two weeks, but it wasn't going to be that easy. The babies were growing rapidly, but one month later, and they still weren't flying away. Then I woke up one day to notice they were getting close to the edge and I knew they would go away soon enough. Still not that easy! The next day the pigeon laid yet another egg!! Then the morning after that, two more eggs!!! I was definitely not having it! I had no choice but to remove the eggs. PLEASE do the same if it happens to you. They won't stop coming. The parents still try coming to my balcony, but I just read the articles below and I am going to try some of the tactics. Tried the plastic owl, and no it does not work. They are not dumb creatures... they are street smart... and they catch on. I think the shiny things might work and the chicken wire. Good Luck to all and remember: exterminate them when you get the chance. (05/18/2007)
By Carmen
I feel your pain people! I've not had a problem with the neighborhood pigeons until this winter, when I tied up my charcoal grill "with a cover on it=big mistake" on my third floor balcony, and guess what! Yup, as I went out to open up the deck this April, a pigeon family had built a big nest under the grill and two newborn babies were under there...I had to wait 4 weeks until they could fly, but the first time I saw them fly off the deck, I quickly swept the nest right off the roof and used hot, hot water to wash away all the debris, poop, etc! Now they have no place to hide over here, they always will look for something to hide under, so if you can keep your deck or patio more open, and no 'hiding' spots, they will move on eventually, you'll just have to scare them off the first few times if they come back to stand around from habit. As far as the hanging "CD" idea, I will try that too, for future prevention, thanks! (05/19/2007)
By Eric
I had a pigeon lay two eggs on the balcony, then the next week one egg went missing. The other egg hatched and the baby pigeon started to grow. Which I thought was a little cute. Then I came home yesterday and saw that it had been killed and its head was missing. So gross. So I want no more pigeons on my balcon!! I think I am going to try the tanglefoot bird repellent. Hopefully its not too toxic. Has anyone tried it? (05/28/2007)
By Tracey
Folks, I found the cure! Just dangle a cd from the outside side of the railing on your balcony and you're done - honest. The light reflecting off of the cd scares them off. I hung mine about a foot from the railing and it did the trick. The cd kept hitting the vertical poles in the railing (from the wind) which made noise, so I wrapped some wool around the poles near the cd and presto - no noise, and no pigeons. It's amazing. (05/31/2007)
By Jerry G
I have the same problem. The management says we can have a net, but I can't find one so far. (06/11/2007)
By moqi.
I found a cheap way to keep them off. You'll need the following
1) 2-3 spring loaded shower curtain rods (About $10 Cdn each)
2) bird netting for gardens, I bought 25x7ft for ($7 Cdn)
3) Plastic Ties (10 for $1.50)
I put up the shower curtain rods at either end of my balcony and one in the middle
Then I pulled the netting between them and attached is using the plastic ties. This kept the birds off and didn't damage my rental property in any way. In the picture you'll also see 2 slinkies stretched across the railing (the birds started landing there) - they don't like landing on slinkys so now I have no birds at all!
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By Carmen M.
I've just found the answer to all your problems. If you want the pigeons to leave your balcony forever just get a bucket full of water and try your best to hit straight on. They will be terrified and will never come back. And if they do just get another bucket of water. BELIEVE ME...IT WILL WORK! (06/18/2007)
By Solution
All these suggestions were very good, thank you. I thought the CDs were the quickest and most inexpensive solution to try so I duct taped about a dozen CDs to the railings of the balcony and I watched the pigeons head towards our unit but then go to the lower unit and then to the upper unit (I hope my neighbors forgive me but we just had our balcony recarpeted because we have a newborn). We have been pigeon free for two days now where previously they were coming everyday and we were constantly chasing them off. If they come back, I'll retract my post! :) (06/25/2007)
By Lisa C.
I have pigeons on my roof. The problem is that my house is built tall and it is very difficult to get on top of the roof. Do you guys have any idea what I can do. (07/01/2007)
By Shawn
Best solution. Get a cat. Our condo is swarming with pigeons but they don't come onto our balcony. Our 2 cats are out there constantly and the pigeons are afraid of them. Meanwhile, the neighbour next door has a balcony that is blanketed with pigeon poop. It's really horrible. (07/01/2007)
Has anyone tried fishing wire? If so, what's the best way to rig it? I live on the top floor of an apartment building so I have no overhangs, and it's mostly cement and I'm not sure my Association will let us drill into it.
Let me just say, "my" pigeons are smart buggers! I've tried plants (didn't work), tried spikes (they seem to find their way around), tried chicken wire (they still land on it despite it poking upwards), and tried netting on the plants (they still land). Short of hiring someone to come and take them away (although I know that they would just come back), I am trying the fishing wire. But I would love some tips on rigging a system since I'm sick of wasting money on these pigeons (I swear they are laughing at me).
Thank you. (07/12/2007)
By CubsFan
Pigeons have been roosting on our porch - no nest, but they hang out there and leave shize everywhere! So our battle began. With a bit of creative thought, we did a little project that is meant to replace the expensive commercial wires.
Birdy Barbwire on a Budget
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For extra measure, we tied gift ribbon - nice sparkly silver - we cut it long to hang in the breeze. At least it looks festive, unlike a metal pie plate.
By Amanda & Margareth.
I live on the top floor of an apartment and over a month ago a pigeon couple arrived on my balcony, nested and the female laid two eggs. I was told to sweep the whole nest off the balcony, but my conscience wouldn't let me do it. I thought they'd leave soon after the births. Oh no! They're still there. What's worse is now the proud new parents are receiving guests to view their newborns. There were 8 pigeons on my balcony this morning. I'm assuming they're the aunts, uncles and cousins. Anyway, it's time for the group to leave. I've asked around for ways to evict them. Some of the suggestions were to lay rubber snakes out, display an Owl and lastly to place moth balls in the nest and around the balcony. I don't want to kill them ... I want them to just go live somewhere else. (07/24/2007)
By Steve
I've put out all kinds of different plants on our balcony and less pigeons are coming. I'm trying the CD thing 1st thing tomorrow. but theres a piece of wood missing from the outside part of our roof and these pigeons have crawled inside and set up camp. I hear them walking and scratching all day. Someone give me an idea to get them out of there. Please...thanks
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By meli mel
Could someone please post a picture or broader description of how to hang the Cds? I don't think hanging from the ceiling is an option (Rental). (01/09/2008)
By HR
Yes, I have pigeons too! At first my boyfriend who just moved here from Holland loved them, calling them doves, but some time has passed and they have become a big problem. I finally brought a plastic owl and it has basically done nothing! I don't know what to do, let alone how to clean it? (01/10/2008)
By Laura
I have two pigeons on my balcony. I am sick n tired of those flying rats. I've thrown about 4 nests over the balcony (no eggs involved) and they keep coming back! I just put up cd's and they flew away! Haven't been back yet! Thank gawd! (03/06/2008)
By ANDREA
The best thing to do is to make a string hold up about half way down your balcony and the string colour should be blue.
Recommended for Pigeons on a balcony.
TRY it.
99.9% (04/07/2008)
Just take a long strip of aluminum foil and tape it to the back wall or balcony rail (SHINEY SIDE OUT!) and your problem is solved. And it doesn't look as bad as hanging CDs does. It's a great idea the CDs but for the interior design conscious it's not the best idea. (04/09/2008)
By Harrison
These birds are diving me crazy! I've lived in my place for 12 years and last year this problem began. This season it's out of control. I can't get a good night's sleep, they're out there coo-ing at 5:00am and are now laying eggs on the surface of my balcony, no nest at all. I built a hanging thing with sharp nails hanging off of it and they've figured it out already. I am compassionate and was going to leave the eggs there because I felt bad, but after reading all the similar posts, the eggs are being relocated tomorrow and there will be some CD's swinging from the balcony by tomorrow evening! Thanks for the insight, I seriously hope it works! (04/20/2008)
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by falln June 18, 2004
the only thing on megan fox that doesnt turn my penis into 3 inches of pure concrete.
oh man i was totally going to spank it to transformers 2, until i saw...the thumbs.
by ZBreezy June 28, 2009
The unattractive and/or short and/or fat person in a group that the others will eventually ditch before the night is over.
Don't worry, we'll lose the thumb before we hit the clubs.
by Nutrageous February 21, 2009
The bump that forms in the zipper of mens' pants that is often mistaken for an erection
Girl: Look at that boner
Guy: It's a thumb goddammit...THUMB I TELL YOU!
Guy: It's a thumb goddammit...THUMB I TELL YOU!
by Kommander_K May 14, 2009
What makes us genetically superior.
I have opposable thumbs, so I am better than you.
by HecTiiK September 14, 2009
Used to describe the appearance of a very obese person whose face and double chin have merged into one unit.
No wonder Bill can't breathe, he's a thumb.
by FergusonTO35 October 19, 2010


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