We know sometimes birds hit windows, and it’s much worse during migration. Here are a few simple things you can do to stop windows strikes.
Unfortunately sometimes birds run into our windows. That’s why bird strike window is a common internet search. It can be much worse during spring and fall migration. It’s never fun to see our feathered friends suffering after these window strikes. Luckily, there are some things that you can do to help provent bird strikes on windows.
Why do birds fly into windows
Birds fly into a window for a couple different reasons. Sometimes they can see straight through your house out another window. They think they can fly right through. Other times, the reflection off the window plays a similar trick on them.
How to reduce window strikes
- Use products that the American Bird Conservancy recommends to break up the reflection
- Hang reflective items on the outside of the window
- Draw a pattern on the outside of your windows using a white paint marker
- Place bird feeders within 3 feet to 10 feet of all windows
- If the above list is not working, put screens on all of your windows
