Posted: June 8, 2010 • Modified: August 20, 2010
Are birds flying into your windows?
Baby birds are out and about and they aren’t very experienced fliers yet. Some of them may fly into windows. A simple, effective deterrent has been developed by the folks at the Bird Screen Company. These screens can be mounted a number of ways, all simple and quick. ABO now carries these screens – come by and see them! This link has photos of the screen on windows and of the different mounting mechanisms.
Standard Bird Screen has black top and bottom frames, black fiberglass screening (replaceable), is attached by screw hooks or suction cup brackets, and the bottom is attached to the window pane with suction cups. Hardware for mounting both ways is included with every Bird Screen. 24″ wide – $20/ 30″ wide – $22.50/ 36″ wide – $25.
Why does this happen? According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, “One of the greatest hazards to birds is plate glass, with windows in homes and offices killing as many as one billion birds each year. Glass is invisible to birds, and if it reflects the images of trees, bushes, the sky or other natural habitat, a bird may fly directly into it.”
What can you do? There are several ways to warn the birds that your window is not a safe place to travel. Remember that if you have bird feeders, you have an added responsibility in ensuring that your home is a safe habitat for birds! This link will download a fact sheet with a variey of possible solutions. This and other fact sheets can be found at the Bird FAQs link under “Reports and Publications” to the right. Additional information is available from the Acopian Center for Ornithology Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and the Audubon Society.
