>The real problem for me is the spotted woodpecker which is intent on demolishing the timbers of our 17th century timber-framed house. Any ideas? Sorry to hear, Peter! Have you tried holographic reflective tape? Birds quickly become acclimated to static scares, but the flashing tape, or even CD's hanging from threads and blowing in the wind, are effective in my fruit trees (haven't tried on woodpeckers). -- Randy Oliver Grass Valley, CA www.ScientificBeekeeping.com *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html