We have a crabapple tree in our front yard about 20 feet from a picture
window. Years ago we installed the decals on the outside of the window but
still had two Cedar Waxwings crash into the window and die. It was
appalling.
That led me to search online for a different option and I found something
that has since worked well for us. We installed strings of parachute cord,
4" apart, that dangle from the top of the window to the bottom, across its
width. Although I can imagine that not everyone would like these strings,
we don't even notice them anymore and we no longer have birds crashing into
that window. We've installed them on smaller windows that face into our
backyard where we have feeders.
I have a photo of how the strings look that I will be happy to share if
anyone wants to see it.
I'll be interested to read about other effective options out there. The
birds clearly need our help.
Vicki King
Seattle
On Mon, Aug 30, 2021 at 9:27 AM Steve Hampton <
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In my experience, decals have not worked, but something moving, such as a
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thin mylar ribbon that moves with the slightest breeze, was effective.
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Here's a pic and little video clip of what I'm talking about:
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https://thecottonwoodpost.net/2018/10/13/how-to-stop-birds-from-flying-into-your-windows/
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On Mon, Aug 30, 2021 at 8:27 AM Zora Monster <zoramon at mac.com> wrote:
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Wild birds unlimited sells decals for windows. The instructions tell the
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user to apply to the outside of the window. The decals reflect UV light, if
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memory serves me correctly. That reflective surface is on the outside of
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the decal, so mounting them inside renders them useless.
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Zora
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Sent from my iPhone
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On Aug 30, 2021, at 8:14 AM, Vanderhoof, Jennifer <
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Joan and others,
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Something I learned from the Portland Audubon window strike study that is
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not widely publicized, unfortunately, is that anti-bird strike window
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treatments are best applied on the outside of the window. I know Seattle
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Audubon sells stuff. But if you apply it on the inside of the window, the
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outside still has the shiny reflective surface that can reflect the trees
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and make it appear the birds are flying through forest when they hit your
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window.
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Jen
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