How to Keep Birds from Flying in Your Garage: Tips on Handling Birds
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Birds are beautiful creatures and many people enjoy watching them fly.
However, when they start flying into your garage, it can become a problem.
In this blog post, we will discuss some tips on how to keep birds from flying in your garage.
We will also provide tips on how to handle birds if they do fly in.
How To Keep Birds From Flying In Your Garage?
There are several things you can do to keep birds from flying into your garage.
Some of these include:
1) Keep Your Garage Door Closed
The best way to keep birds from flying into your garage is to keep the door closed.
This will prevent them from getting in and will also deter them from trying to fly in.
If you have an automatic garage door opener, you can also put a bird guard on it.
There are many different types of bird guards available and they can be found at most hardware stores.
2) Install Screens on Garage Door or Windows
Another way to keep birds from flying into your garage is to install screens on the door or windows.
This will create a barrier that they cannot get through.
There are many different types of screens available and you can find them at most hardware stores.
You may also want to consider covering the outside of the garage with netting.
This will create an invisible barrier that birds will not be able to see and will keep them from flying into the garage.
3) Hang Bird Feeders or Houses Outside of the Garage
One way to keep birds from flying into your garage is to provide them with a place to eat and nest outside of the garage.
This can be done by hanging bird feeders or houses in trees near the garage.
The birds will be attracted to the food and shelter and will not want to fly into the garage.
4) Place Decoys or Scarecrows Around Your Garage
Another way to keep birds from flying into your garage is to place decoys or scarecrows around the perimeter.
The birds will think that there is something in the garage that they do not want to deal with and will avoid it.
You can find these items at most hardware stores or online.
Check out: Garage decor ideas to spruce up your garage!
What To Do If Birds Fly Into Your Garage?
If the bird is injured, you will need to call a wildlife rehabilitator for help! Don’t attempt to touch it because you may cause more harm to the bird.
If the bird flies around fine, make sure you turn off all moving items in your garage, including fans and other items like cordless ratchets.
By the way, if your garage storage is all of the place, check out some garage storage ideas.
If birds do fly into your garage, there are some things you can do to get them out.
Some of these include:
1) Opening the door or window and shooing them out
The best way to get birds out of your garage is to open the door or window and shoo them out.
This will allow them to fly out on their own.
If the door or window is not an option, you can also try using a broom to sweep them out.
Make sure to do this carefully so you do not hurt the birds.
2) Use a broom to gently guide them out
If you cannot open the door or window, you can try using a broom to gently guide them out.
Be careful not to hit them with the broom and make sure they have a clear path to fly out.
3) Place a towel over them and picking them up
If the bird is small enough, you can place a towel over them and pick them up.
Make sure to hold them gently and carry them outside.
Once you are outside, you can release them on the floor and let them fly away.
4) Put them in a box or crate and releasing them outside
If the bird is too large to pick up, you can put them in a box or crate and take them outside.
When you get outside, you can release them and let them fly away.
Do not attempt to keep the bird as a pet!
5) Place a bowl of water outside the door or window
If the bird is flying around inside and you cannot get to them, you can place a bowl of water outside the door or window.
The bird will eventually fly to the water and you can then shoo them out.
Final Thoughts
If you follow these tips, you should be able to keep birds from flying into your garage.
If they do fly in, there are some things you can do to get them out safely.
Remember, never attempt to keep the bird as a pet! If you find an injured bird, call a wildlife rehabilitator for help.
We hope this article was helpful. Thank you for reading!
Justin Chia
Justin is the founder and author of Birding Outdoors. He is a Nanyang Technological University (NTU) alumnus with a Bachelor of Biological Sciences and a former data analyst.
Now, Justin runs the Birding Outdoors blog full-time, hoping to share his deep love for birds, birding, and nature with others.
To unwind, Justin enjoys gaming and reading.