How to Prevent Window Casualties

Q: Of late I have had several birds fly into my windows. Can you give me some insight into how I can correct this problem? 

A: Glass windows that reflect shrubs and trees around them look to a bird like good places to fly through. Then “bang!” you have a stunned bird which may seem to recover and fly away but may die later from brain injuries.  

So how can you make windows not be reflective? There is a DIY solution called Acopian BirdSavers that uses thin paracord to make a barely noticeable curtain in front of windows. There are stickers and reflective items that can be applied to the outside window surface that also alert the bird to the glass surface. Remember, anything you do must be outside the window rather than inside. Consider your comfort on a ladder when you purchase materials. Most house painters, gutter repair people, and window installers can do the project quickly if you should happen to know one in your neighborhood. There are all manner of similar solutions at abcbirds.org/glass-collisions.