News – feckoffbirds

Jul 31, 2026

I Spent 20 Years Scrubbing Seagull Mess Off My Boat. Then I Started Watching Them Instead.

How twenty years of losing the battle with nesting seagulls on Pittwater — and finally paying attention to what they actually do — led to the replica nest that keeps them off.

A rope threaded through the wire inside a Feck Off Birds replica seagull nest, ready to tie onto a boat

Jul 31, 2026

How To Tie Your Nest Onto Your Boat (So It Stays Put)

A quick guide to fixing your Feck Off Birds nest in place — thread your own string or strap through the wire that holds the nest together, tie it low on the deck, and it can't blow away.

Jul 25, 2026

What Birds Attack Boats — and Does the Fake Nest Stop Them All?

It's not just seagulls. Pigeons, cormorants, ibis, swallows and even ducks target boats too — here's which ones a decoy nest actually stops, and which it won't.

Jul 25, 2026

How to Stop Seagulls Landing on Your Boat (That Actually Works)

Seagull mess isn't just ugly — it's acidic and it eats into your gelcoat, covers and resale value. Here's what actually stops gulls landing on your deck, and why spikes, owls and sprays don't.

Jul 17, 2026

How the Fake Nest Trick Works: The Science of Seagull Territory

Seagulls won't land where another pair has already claimed the spot. Here's the territorial instinct behind the fake nest trick — and why it keeps working when owls and spikes stop.

Jul 17, 2026

The Real Cost of Seagull Mess on Your Boat (It's Not Just Ugly)

Seagull droppings don't just look bad — they etch gelcoat, stain covers and corrode fittings. Here's what the mess really costs, and how to stop it at the source.

Jul 13, 2026

Why Traditional Bird Deterrents Fail on Boats

Plastic owls, spikes, reflective tape — why do they all stop working? Because seagulls don't stay scared. Here's the behaviour-based approach that lasts.

Jul 13, 2026

Why Seagulls Keep Destroying Your Boat — and How to Stop Them Without Harming Them

Seagull droppings staining your boat? Here's why spikes and fake owls fail — and the natural way boat owners are stopping seagulls without harming them.