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 ====== How to Prevent Birds Colliding with Windows ====== ====== How to Prevent Birds Colliding with Windows ======
  
-Birds often strike windows because they see a reflection of clouds, sky or trees, which gives the mistaken impression that they are flying into open air. Window collisions are usually worse in spring and autumn during migration time, with birds flying through less familiar territory. Having said that, window strikes can happen at any time of the year. Juvenile or unexperienced birds are also prone to accidents of this kind. However, the good news is that window strikes are almost always preventable. Here is a collection of preventive measures, which are worth considering when dealing with a window strike problem.+{{ :pigeon_merlot.jpeg?200|}}Birds often strike windows because they see a reflection of clouds, sky or trees, which gives the mistaken impression that they are flying into open air. Window collisions are usually worse in spring and autumn during migration time, with birds flying through less familiar territory. Having said that, window strikes can happen at any time of the year. Juvenile or unexperienced birds are also prone to accidents of this kind. However, the good news is that window strikes are almost always preventable. Here is a collection of preventive measures, which are worth considering when dealing with a window strike problem.
  
 ===== Different Methods to Reduce Window Reflections ===== ===== Different Methods to Reduce Window Reflections =====
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 Instead of tape, one can also use attractive and decorative window decals, which fulfil a similar purpose. There are many different kinds of window decals available, which can be applied directly, ideally to the outside of the window. These commonly come in the outline form of a bird of prey or other bird species silhouette like swallows or swifts. The actual shape or bird species appears to be irrelevant. One can use bird silhouettes, butterflies, simple dots or any other decorative elements. The important point is that window areas are readily covered with decals as birds might become tempted to fly through a wide enough gap between two decals. Instead of tape, one can also use attractive and decorative window decals, which fulfil a similar purpose. There are many different kinds of window decals available, which can be applied directly, ideally to the outside of the window. These commonly come in the outline form of a bird of prey or other bird species silhouette like swallows or swifts. The actual shape or bird species appears to be irrelevant. One can use bird silhouettes, butterflies, simple dots or any other decorative elements. The important point is that window areas are readily covered with decals as birds might become tempted to fly through a wide enough gap between two decals.
  
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   * Use multiple decals; create a pattern that covers the window uniformly. Elements arranged in columns should be four inches apart. Elements placed in rows should be two inches apart. This is often called the 2 x 4 Rule.   * Use multiple decals; create a pattern that covers the window uniformly. Elements arranged in columns should be four inches apart. Elements placed in rows should be two inches apart. This is often called the 2 x 4 Rule.
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 Birds tend to avoid strings and cords on windows, like curtains of nylon cords or monofilament lines, which are being hang over a window’s exterior. Nylon or monofilament lines can be installed three inches apart and five inches from the exterior of a window or sliding-door side panel. Birds can see the lines and will avoid them, while the space between the lines and glass gives birds that touch them a chance to spread their wings and brace themselves. Birds tend to avoid strings and cords on windows, like curtains of nylon cords or monofilament lines, which are being hang over a window’s exterior. Nylon or monofilament lines can be installed three inches apart and five inches from the exterior of a window or sliding-door side panel. Birds can see the lines and will avoid them, while the space between the lines and glass gives birds that touch them a chance to spread their wings and brace themselves.
  
-Another option, and our preferred solution are [[https://www.birdsavers.com | Ascopian Bird Savers]]. They can be purchased or easily homemade. They consist of one-eighth-inch-diameter nylon cords that dangle about four inches apart in front of a window’s exterior, where they are visible to birds, which will avoid them.+Another option, and our preferred solution, are [[https://www.birdsavers.com | Ascopian Bird Savers]]. They can be purchased or easily homemade. They consist of one-eighth-inch-diameter nylon cords that dangle about four inches apart in front of a window’s exterior, where they are visible to birds, which will avoid them.
 Suncatchers can provide an obstruction to view so that the birds are less tempted to fly on in. A beautiful looking suncatcher with crystals will spread its reflections over a wider area. Suncatchers can provide an obstruction to view so that the birds are less tempted to fly on in. A beautiful looking suncatcher with crystals will spread its reflections over a wider area.
  
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 Internal but also external lights may also create hazards to birds, in particular during migration time, where birds can get attracted towards a light source or illuminated window. Birds may also get blinded by bright street or house lights. Turning off unnecessary lights overnight every night, and in particular during migration season, will make a big difference. Please ensure that all exterior lighting is properly shielded and aimed down. Warm LED lights are preferable (under 3,000 Kelvins). Please make sure you are not over-lighting. The wattage of exterior lamps should be chosen carefully and ideally lights should be controlled by motion sensors. Internal but also external lights may also create hazards to birds, in particular during migration time, where birds can get attracted towards a light source or illuminated window. Birds may also get blinded by bright street or house lights. Turning off unnecessary lights overnight every night, and in particular during migration season, will make a big difference. Please ensure that all exterior lighting is properly shielded and aimed down. Warm LED lights are preferable (under 3,000 Kelvins). Please make sure you are not over-lighting. The wattage of exterior lamps should be chosen carefully and ideally lights should be controlled by motion sensors.
  
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 Please note that this collection of preventative measures is not thought to be exhaustive but should provide a good starting point. There is also no guarantee that suggested measures will completely eliminate window strikes. All product and company names are registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation or endorsement. Please note that this collection of preventative measures is not thought to be exhaustive but should provide a good starting point. There is also no guarantee that suggested measures will completely eliminate window strikes. All product and company names are registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation or endorsement.
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