Preventing birds from crashing into windows

Tell us how you are protecting birds at your own home or place of work. Click here. The Bird-Window Collision Working Group BCWG Project Peer-reviewed, published research estimates that - million birds collide with windows and other reflective and transparent surfaces on buildings and other manmade structures each year in the U.

Saenger Home: Henningsville, PA. Acopian Birdsavers used on a window known to average bird-window collisions annually- now maybe 1 or 2 a year. Image of dots attached to a home owners window to help birds see the glass instead of only the reflection of the outside world. Bird-Friendly Habitat Enrollment Application Join a growing community of people across the region who garden with ecology in mind.

As a bonus, covering your windows on a hot summer day will help keep your house cool. Submitted Photo. Thank you. Read our privacy policy for more info. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. Focusing on Wildlife. Do not attempt to rehabilitate an injured animal on your own. Fighting for Wildlife supports approved wildlife conservation organizations, which spend at least 80 percent of the money they raise on actual fieldwork, rather than administration and fundraising.

Though the rows of tape may slightly obstruct your own view of the outdoors, creating large gaps between the strips defeats their purpose, as birds accustomed to darting among dense branches may still attempt to squeeze through the non-reflective portions of the window. You can make your own or buy premade BirdSavers. Pick a theme, or assemble an eclectic collection of decals to stick to your windows. Audubon advises leaving a gap no larger than 2 to 4 inches between each decal.

A bird searching for a new perch may not notice the layer of glass guarding your indoor plants. When the screen or net is taut, birds will bounce off imagine a trampoline without getting caught. External shutters: Close them whenever windows aren't in use.

External sun shades or awnings: They will eliminate or minimize reflection and transparency. Soap or paint patterns: Paint patterns on the outsides of windows with soap or tempera paint which can be wiped off with a sponge but won't be washed away by rain.

You can find stencils and tempera paint at art and craft supply stores. You can find decals at art and craft supply stores. Move feeders and baths: Place bird feeders and baths either within 3 feet too close for a collision to be fatal of windows or more than 30 feet away birds will be more likely to recognize that windows are a part of the house. Bug screens year-round: If you have modern dual-pane windows, you can leave screens up all year to provide cushioning if a bird hits the window.