Payload Away – Birds Love These Vehicles First in Montana

Growing up with a mechanically inclined father, I was taught taking care of your rig would mean years of service back to you.  And that included weekly washings of my '70 Ford F-100 pickup each weekend before hitting the road.

It also taught me where to not park that truck as to avoid the dreaded payload of a bird that happened to be hanging out on a power line or telephone pole above it.  We've all had it happen to us, however.  But there is a trick to helping to avoid those bombs from above on your cherished ride.

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Payload Away - Birds Love These Vehicles First in Montana

It turns out that birds actually do have a preference when it comes time to start dropping payloads on unsuspecting vehicles.  Birds see ultraviolet light; certain colors will pop out to them more than others.  Cars that are brown, red or black are going to be hit more than a white, silver or grey colored vehicle.

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To add to the messy mayhem, reflective surfaces such as chrome can make things even worse.  Even mirrors can make birds mistake their own reflection for a rival which can lead to them going on the offensive and leaving a small (or large) gift on your paint.

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Costing You Cash and Time - Quick Tip to Help Keep Bird Droppings at Bay

A survey by the carport and garage company Alan's Factory Outlet revealed that vehicle owners will spend around $500 dollars to try and do battle with birds targeting their car.  Easy to imagine when some car wash facilities charge between $20-$30 for a single wash.

If you do own a vehicle that seems to get hit a little more often that you would like, there are some simple, common tips to help:

• Watch where you park - stay away from power lines or under trees where birds can roost and leave a surprise
• Some sort of covered parking - garage, carport, lean to
• Purchase a car cover