Will fake owls keep birds away?
Because real owls are such fierce predators, many people use fake owls to try to ward off birds, particularly pigeons. Homeowners place the fake owls on roofs or window ledges, hoping to scare away pigeons from their property. Building managers affix several fake owls along the periphery of building ledges to deter roosting pigeons. Fake owls have also been used in marinas to keep seagulls at bay. And because owls hunt small rodents, some people use the fake owls to keep squirrels and even skunks away. Fake owls can be used as a natural deterrent in all kinds of settings–parks, open fields, golf courses, rooftops and bridges.
