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Seawalls, pilings and posts are all great places to photograph seabirds. They're at rest, so even a slow photographer usually has time to get a decent picture.
Because of that, I'm always happy to see birds on posts ... but some people are not too thrilled to have them perching there ......
Trying not to be a "potty mouth" here, but the white streaking on the pole above is a pretty good example of why some people are offended. Some places have pointed caps on the poles to try to keep the birds off but ....
... the City of Long Beach California took another tack...they rented out the tops of their poles to fake gulls. Pretty good imitations.
For CAMERA CRITTERS. Thanks Misty!
All of the real birds in this post perch in Florida.
i like that first 'panoramic' view! :)
Posted by: TexWisGirl | April 28, 2012 at 09:47 AM
yes..birds equals poo...lol
Posted by: Rambling Woods | April 28, 2012 at 10:11 AM
We have a robin nesting just above our back door. I love watching the progress - hate the mess on the door.
Posted by: Penny | April 28, 2012 at 10:28 AM
You mean that wasn't paint trickling down that post? I love the fake birds. Ingenious!
Here's my CC:
http://collettaskitchensink.blogspot.com/2012/04/camera-critters-42812.html
Colletta
Posted by: Colletta | April 28, 2012 at 12:19 PM
Well, well - ingenious, the idea of the City of Long Beach California! I might suggest this option to my Brisbane City Councillor, pity I can't have patent rights ( ha ha).
That would remove the suburbia scavanging Ibis and crows from the CBD of the city of Brisbane. When it comes to leaving "deposits" and not of the monetary variety, these two birds species are experts! Hmmmmmmmmm. Food for careful thought. Delete food, I think, and substitute ideas!
Cheers
Colin (Brisbane.Australia)
Weather report: Sunday 29th. 7.30am.
After 36 hours of constant downpours, blue skies again.
Posted by: Colin Huggins | April 28, 2012 at 02:41 PM
The swallow like to sit on the post of the umbrella over my patio table, keeping lookout over the nest box. You can imagine what it looks like!
Posted by: Martha | April 28, 2012 at 03:16 PM
I like gulls, as long as they don't treat me the way they treat the poles!
K
Posted by: Kay L. Davies | April 28, 2012 at 03:25 PM
Great shots, Sallie. The idea of the fake seagulls is very resourceful and keeps the poles clean. It just doesn't look right though...
Posted by: Nick | April 28, 2012 at 10:23 PM
The gulls are screeching on the lake - I love that because it's a sign of spring.
Posted by: Lady Fi | April 28, 2012 at 11:19 PM
And I love seagulls ! Not bad a fake seagull on the top, but is it really useful to keep them away ? They are very intelligent and one of the best thief amongst birds ! One once dived on me and took my sandwich, lol !
Posted by: Gattina | April 29, 2012 at 02:05 AM
the first photo is lovely, the sparkling sea, the variety of birds.
The fake gulls are an interesting idea, they might keep real gulls from perching in those specific places, but i would have thought they would attract more gulls to the area as a whole?
Posted by: craftygreenpoet | April 29, 2012 at 04:18 AM
I love to watch gulls. They must love me too because I've been with friends several times when the gulls excrement has landed on my companion but not on me. Good shots and the fake gull is too funny.
Posted by: Carver | April 29, 2012 at 06:46 AM
Love that first shot!
Posted by: Mama Zen | April 29, 2012 at 07:48 AM
I like birds, but I understand they can be a nuisance. I love that fake gull in the last shot. Gave me a laugh! :)
Posted by: Halcyon | April 29, 2012 at 07:51 AM
Gulls are interesting and cheeky birds. I like them. Great pictures!
Posted by: Reader Wil | April 29, 2012 at 01:50 PM
I have loved seeing your birds and I enjoy visiting other blogs that feature birds. Your photos are really very good!
Linda
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Posted by: Linda | April 29, 2012 at 01:51 PM
Brilliant mind that came up with using the fake bird.
Between my swing and my big wooden flower basket I am always cleaning up those white stripes.
I just wish they would take to the birdhouses as easy as they do the perches.
Posted by: Rita aka Cashjocky | April 29, 2012 at 02:51 PM
Great shot of the birds!
Posted by: Black Eyed Susans Kitchen | April 29, 2012 at 04:22 PM
Hi there - the fake gull is great.
Mind you, I have to say getting upset about what seagulls do when you live next to the sea seems a bit odd to me! It's a bit like complaining that the night is too dark!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
PS: Glad you like the "wordy" Kangaroo Island post - I'm working on a second one. SM
Posted by: Stewart M - Australia | April 30, 2012 at 01:49 AM
Sometimes I wish I could sit like that. :) :)
Posted by: NatureFootstep | April 30, 2012 at 03:39 AM
Great capture of the sea birds! I love them too, such adorable creatures :)
Posted by: Arti | April 30, 2012 at 08:40 AM
Fantastic post! You always write about the most interesting things, and I learn every time I stop by. Fake birds - who knew? Like a scarecrow, sorta.
Posted by: Nan | April 30, 2012 at 02:32 PM
great idea and a gorgeous view!!
Posted by: Debbie | April 30, 2012 at 06:14 PM
Well, I'd rather have birds around than clean posts or walls,but that's just me!:-)
Posted by: Amila | May 01, 2012 at 02:21 AM
I like your post, it reminds me on vacation at the beach. Very nice! I know fake birds for doves. Same problem.
Posted by: SichtBar | May 01, 2012 at 02:51 AM
Hi Sallie, I love the first shot with all the birds lined up on the wall. Nice variety there. And the pole with the fake gull is cute! Great post.
Posted by: Eileen | May 01, 2012 at 03:34 PM
Nice pics! You are right about birds and ocean. Built them a place to sit and they'll sit on it! Long Beach is the city I was born and raised (mostly) in.
Posted by: pat | May 04, 2012 at 05:08 PM
Beautiful captures, Sallie. Leave to theatrical California to charge for pole sitting.
cheers
Posted by: Pam | May 05, 2012 at 03:57 PM