We lose several of our birds every year from their crashing into our windows and breaking their necks or otherwise killing themselves. We now have a bird graveyard which saddens us every time we add a chaffinch or siskin, even the occasional swallow. Sometimes they simply stun themselves and recover but often they are not so lucky. One time, a bird hit our kitchen window so hard it left a clear imprint on the glass of its shape - clear enough to take a photo of, wings, wingtips, body, head and beak, all clearly outlined. Is there anything we can do to help prevent the birds flying into the window? We've tried windchimes and stickers.
Jackie Veronica, from Cowal by Loch Fyne
I agree, it is very upsetting.
I have loads of stickers but the only thing I have found to work are net (or voile) curtains. Naff I know, but worth a try?
Kind regards Jane.
Hi Jackie,
here is some tips on how to prevent bird strikes
http://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/site/backyard_birds/top_ten/bill_top_10_strikes.aspx
thanks
Craig
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. - Albert Einstein
Hi Craig
I like the 1st comment about the individual feathers tied on a string across the window (where the birds are known to strike)
Birds will have it in their heads that they do not want to be the next item on a BoP's dinner plate so some loose feathers does the trick.
Good, practical idea
Regards
Kathy and Dave
I stick pieces of crumpled foil - about 6" wide on the windows with blue tac - has worked this year with only one baby, that I know of, knocking himself on the window - luckily he was not even stunned and flew immediately away.
What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare ........