Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Closing Shop After 5 Years and 1,311 Halos

Dear Customers,

After 5 years out in the shop, I have officially ended this journey in the design and manufacture of House Sparrow-resistant halo/lines systems for bird feeders. I was very happy to provide this service to the birding community, and to fill a necessary void given there are no formal halo manufactures. The fact that it is a deterrent and not "HOSP-proof" necessarily, yet I still had so many repeat customers over those 5 years, is a testament to its success IMO.

A new, alternative product is on the way. It is called "Sparrow-B-Gone" and the maker is working on a new website. It is currently posted on Etsy and has a really catchy logo! Check it out.

For a DIY video on how to make your own albeit in a X pattern, which appears effective also, check out this YouTube video by Jeff Hanson. Also, subscribe to his channel for future updates. Thank you so much!  --Francis





6 comments:

  1. I just purchased one 2 weeks ago and hate that I didn't get 2 now.

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  2. Hey there. Just wanted to say thanks and best wishes. I’ve got a couple of halos up, and have found them effective.

    Hope the next phase is sweet; this one helped some people, and some birds. Cheers.

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    1. Aaaw, shux, thanks so much. For next endeavor I'm thinking about a bicycle repair co-op for the local community here. Best wishes!

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    2. Thanks sooo much for that Ian. I'm thinking about my local trail club and nature society as possible opportunities. A nearby State Park also has a friends group that needs volunteer hands. Take care and all the best! ........... F

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  3. I just came to your website to send the link to a friend and am sad to see this! Many many thanks for your years in making the birding community and endeavor a more enjoyable experience through your product. Best of luck in the future!!

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    1. Thanks so so much Jill for the well wishes. I've got several ideas on how to channel the time, incl volunteering with a few nature and trails orgs local to my county/state. I just need a change and the opportunities are abundant. All the best to you! --Frank

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