In reply to Candice:
(Pardon the Scottish Accent)
In reply to ItisaRobbo:
Glad to hear it Candice...thanks for helping the wee dude out ;-)
Thought it would be a timely reminder to repost what BTO have issued this week regarding this issue. I've cut & pasted it from BTO.....their response, not mine. I continue to agree with that, and the response I gave last year to a similar question.....
This is the second year of Long-tailed Tits feeding and breeding in our garden. It is a delight to watch them, however, we have been concerned about their fascination with windows. One has managed to perch on the window leading pecking at the window. They are hitting on our neighbour's window too, and that isn't leaded. Also, they are tapping on the car windows. None of the tits have harmed themselves. Should we be concerned and be doing something to prevent the behaviour? Or is it normal?
J (name removed)
This behaviour is typical to a number of birds, though Long-tailed Tits, Blues Tits and Song Thrushes are notable in being regularly recorded doing this activity. We see this most often during early spring. This is when birds are at their most territorial, as the breeding season approaches. When birds see their reflection in the glass they believe it to be an intruder in their territory and will attempt to drive them away. They rarely hurt themselves in these activities, though it will be a waste of energy for the birds. To stop this the windows would need to be covered on the outside using anything which would stop the reflection.