making your windows safE for birds
Millions of birds are harmed each year by flying into windows. Sometimes the birds are merely stunned and recover in a few moments. Other times, they suffer severe injuries and death. Why do birds fly into windows? Because they are confused by glass. They see the reflection of the landscape—trees, sky, clouds—and think they are flying into more open space. Windows that align with another window on an opposite wall are some of the most dangerous for birds because they create the illusion of a “fly through” passage.
Our home is surrounded by trees and contains many large windows, so it didn’t take us long after we moved in to realize we had a serious problem in need of fixing. While the internet abounds with various suggestions for making windows safe for our feathered friends, we use translucent window decals that have been treated with an ultra-violet, reflective coating. Although invisible to humans, the reflected light is very bright to birds and functions, according to the manufacturer, “much like a stoplight.” These decals can be purchased here.
Our home is surrounded by trees and contains many large windows, so it didn’t take us long after we moved in to realize we had a serious problem in need of fixing. While the internet abounds with various suggestions for making windows safe for our feathered friends, we use translucent window decals that have been treated with an ultra-violet, reflective coating. Although invisible to humans, the reflected light is very bright to birds and functions, according to the manufacturer, “much like a stoplight.” These decals can be purchased here.