Nothing can ruin the fun of watching wildlife in the backyard more than the sound of a bird suddenly hitting your window. The streak-free luster may be pleasing to the human eye, but it is fatal to birds; in order to protect your bird neighbors from potentially fatal strikes, you need to distort them, which are often mistaken for other habitats. An area of ​​reflective glass. Here are some ways to help you prevent birds from hitting your windows. (If you do encounter a victim of a window impact, please be sure to contact a local wildlife recoverer for advice or help. Do not try to repair the injured animal by yourself.)

Applying tape in a closely spaced grid on the outside of the window will distort any reflections on the glass. Although the rows of tape may slightly hinder your own view of the outdoors, creating large gaps between the strips will defeat their purpose, as birds accustomed to flying between dense branches may still try to squeeze through The non-reflective part of the window.

Acopian BirdSavers, also known as Zen Curtains, hang out of your window and their function is very similar to tape, although they are more visually appealing and do not involve sticking anything to glass. You can make your own or buy pre-made BirdSavers.

Choose a theme, or assemble an eclectic series of decals to stick on your windows. Either way, you need to use it in moderation; in order to effectively prevent birds from hitting the glass, you need to make sure that there is not much space between the stickers. Audubon recommends leaving a gap of no more than 2 to 4 inches between each decal.

This is an idea that kids and kids will love: take some tempera or a piece of wet soap and release your inner artist. You can create well-designed scenes, or just doodling as you like-again, make sure that there is not much space between each design. Tempera is very durable and will not be washed off during summer storms, but you can easily erase your work with a sponge or damp cloth [PDF].

Birds looking for new habitats may not notice the glass layer that protects indoor plants. Moving houseplants away from windows can help prevent birds from accidentally crashing during flight, and these birds began to investigate a new flora.

Screens and nets can not only catch nasty insects, but also add a dark layer in front of the reflective landscape scenes that often attract birds to the glass. For insect nets, make sure they are outside the window and cover the entire part; for nets, the nets should be stretched at least 3 inches from the window so that the birds can bounce off the soft barrier before hitting the glass.

In order to completely block any reflective glass and prevent accidental bird strikes, please close the curtains or close the blinds. You don't need to turn your house into a cave-like residence, sitting in the dark all day long-just shield the windows of any room you don't use. As a bonus, covering the windows on a hot summer day will help keep the house cool.