Birds Attacking Windows

We are thrilled to see Spring has sprung and the tulips are in full bloom, however I have a client who is distressed that the small, wild birds in her tree are pecking at two of her windows. At first she thought it was an accident but it continued on a regular, daily basis. Why are the birds behaving that way? Basically, it's all related to territory, and Spring is the time for defending their Winter nesting sites so you may find a variety of birds at their most aggressive.

Your house or car windows act as mirrors to birds. When they see their own reflection, they think it is an intruder and begin attacking by pecking at the window to chase it away. Although most birds engaging in this behaviour do not hurt themselves in the process, many people look for ways to stop it. Either they are concerned for the bird who could crack its beak or they are irritated by it.

Here are some sure simple solutions to deter birds from pecking at your window.

  • The only way to stop this behaviour is to remove the trigger – the reflection. This means putting something such as non reflective plastic wrap or newspaper on the outside of the particular window. 
  • Strips of shiny tape, plastic or paper arranged in an irregular pattern
  • Close the curtains to minimize reflections 
  • Invest in a decal only the birds can see. WindowAlert is a low-tack decal that may be applied to home and office windows. The decal contains a component which brilliantly reflects ultraviolet light, which is invisible to humans, but glows like a stoplight for birds http://windowalert.com

Beware of methods that don’t remove the reflection. Fake owls and rubber snakes will not deter a territorial bird. Now we know where the expression bird-brain comes from!

Good luck. If you have a specific question, please leave it in the comment box.

Sandra

https://www.sevdesigngroup.com

Image Credit: Eastern Bluebird Effective Wildlife Solutions 

 

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Submitted by New Canaan, CT

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