Prefer to do your bird watching indoors during the wintry weather – try one of our window feeders - available at the RSPB Dungeness store
It is a wonderful way to feed and watch wild birds up close. Made of tough, non-yellowing polycarbonate the bird feeder attaches to your window with three strong suction cups and the tray detaches easily (without removing the suckers) for cleaning and refilling. £10.25
The visitor centre at RSPB Dungeness is open every day from 10am to 4pm.
Thanks Mary for the reply I was aware of the reasons behind birds flying into wondows I was just not sure it the risk increased with feeders so close. I will definately look into getting one now as I am sure the Grandsons will enjoy the views as much as me.
Regards Shane
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Hi Shane
Birds flying into windows is a general problem.
There are probably several reasons why they do this:
- They can see a reflection of trees, sky, clouds but do not realise that there is a solid object in the way.
- Birds fleeing for cover may inadvertently fly into the glass
- Birds attack the windows as they see their own reflection, probably during breeding season when they protect their breeding territories
Solutions to the above problem include placing stickers on the window to break up the reflectivity, making the window less transparent with blinds/curtains or attaching hanging objects in front of the window so that they move with the breeze.
The use of a window feeder should not increase this problem. Birds should be able to see the food in the window feeder and fly direct to the feeder.
Regards
Mary
A question, I have lots of feeders in the garden and a feeder station about 6 feet from the window and occasionally birds will fly from it and hit the window, none have come to harm I add. Will having a feeder attached to the window increase the odds of this happening, if not I will look into getting one as I have a camera set up in the window?