Michael Mengak, a professor of wildlife at the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, shared insights with Southern Living regarding the impact wind chimes may have on avian species.

Most animals that frequent yards are likely to be unsettled by new stimuli. In this regard, birds are no exception to deer and raccoons. Nevertheless, once they realize that the wind chimes pose no threat, they will gradually disregard them.

“There’s no scholarly research on this subject,” Mengak mentioned. “In my modest opinion, they don’t frighten them. Personally, I have wind chimes and bird feeders placed within 2 to 4 feet of each other, and the birds appear to be completely unbothered.”

Regrettably, this indicates that wind chimes won’t serve as an effective method if you aim to keep birds away from your home and garden. Mengak states that deterrents like essential oils or sonic devices are also unlikely to be effective.

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