I get the digest, so I apologize if I am posting information that has
already been sent. The Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology has a web page
that addresses the bird vs. window issue. It can be found here:
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/attracting/challenges/window_
collisions

The information is applicable whether you are experience window strikes
or territorial behavior.

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Kevin Mack
Naturalist, PAWS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
425-787-2500 ext. 854
P.O. Box 1037 Lynnwood, WA 98046


-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Cleland [mailto:cleland at u.washington.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 11:25 AM
To: richard w mclachlin
Cc: tweeters at u.washington.edu; mclachlin at comcast.net
Subject: Re: [Tweeters] American Robin Terrorism

You are not the only one "terrorized" by a robin. Our house has a
number of glass windows that reflect light. For three days one crazy
robin has been pecking away at our windows, sitting on the window sill
and just tapping away. Occasionally he will fly up and attack the
window.
Obviously he is responding to his reflection. So far we have not found
a way to discourage him, and he is making quite a mess on the window
sills.

************************
Robert Cleland

Professor (Emeritus), Biology Dept. Box 355325
Univ. of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-5325
Phone (206) 543-6105; FAX (206) 685-1728


On Wed, 9 Apr 2008, richard w mclachlin wrote:

> First, this is no hoax. My son lives on Puyallup south hill and for
more than a few weeks now has a daily problem with Robins perching on
his vehicles mirrors, wiper arms and window ledges. While perched
there, they are leaving their excrement all over his cars. He bought a
plastic owl and the Robins pooped on that. I suggested he cover his
mirror heads with plastic bags and stow his wipers at the 12 o'clock
position. This has worked to some extent although the birdes continue
to find ways to soil his cars. Also, none of his neoghbors are having
this problem. Any suggestions? All are gladly accepted.
> Richard W. McLachlin
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> Newcastle, Washington
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