Even a yappy small dog will deter them I'm told as it is noise they abhore above all and I'm seriously considering that but it's just over a year since my best friend Blue passed on and I don't think I could handle having another dog yet. @ Chris...yup an uzi has entered my mind on more than one occasion.. ...

 

Once in a while I look around,
I see a sound
and try to write it down
Sometimes they come out very soft
Tinkling light sound
The Sun comes up again