It is estimated that around 100 million birds that crash into windows end their lives. Many of them sometimes become anesthetized and then recover. However, this does not happen to everyone, in many cases they suffer internal damage and eventually die.
Why do they go near the windows?
This is probably because they see the reflection of the landscape (trees, sky, houses) in the window and do not see the solid, transparent surface on which the reflection shines.
Birds fleeing predators are even more likely to crash because they fly into vegetation
to protect yourself at high speeds. On the other hand, completely transparent glass causes birds not to notice it and try to fly through it, which is why collisions eventually occur.
What can you do?
Try to make your windows more visible and avoid reflections!
It is better to avoid placing bird attractions such as nesting boxes, waterers, seedbeds, etc. on the windows.
To prevent birds from colliding with glass, first determine which window is the problem – this
Large windows are usually the most damaging. Go near the places where you have found breeding or roosting sites.
They often watch birds and look at the glass. If you see reflections, the birds will see them too.
Can you see into the house through the window? If so, the birds will see it too. Is there a window directly opposite another? This arrangement can create the illusion of a tunnel or passageway for birds trying to get to the other side. Try some of these ideas to keep your windows visible:
Bird collisions usually occur at certain windows, so moving feeders solves the problem.
completely the problem. You can also try placing the feeders next to the window or as close as possible.
possible because the birds fly there and don't try to fly through the window.
There are birdhouses on the market with suction cups that attach to the glass and can serve as an instrument
Perfect for making the window visible.
Eliminates the appearance of tunnels. window seen through another window on the other side of the room,
They create the illusion of a tunnel for the birds and try to get through it. Close curtains or other elements that block you
The windows are visible from the other side.
The most important thing is to make the window visible and avoid reflections to avoid bird collisions.
There are many resources you can use: recycle plastic, use glue, fabric strips, the most important thing is to always use soft colors.
Black silhouettes of birds such as hawks, eagles, owls or other predators work not because of their shape but because they make the windows visible. Semi-transparent, spider web-like glue or other drawings can also work.
The lighter the color of the glue, the better, because it is clearly visible even at dawn and dusk. And the most important thing: that it takes up practically the entire glass.
Eliminate reflections with sprays. Spray the windows with Christmas snow or draw stripes on the outside
Windows with plastic paint can make the window visible to birds.
Cover the windows with netting. Put nets on the windows. This creates a physical barrier that makes the glass visible but does not obstruct the view. Netting placed on fruit trees to prevent birds from pecking the fruit can be useful. A mesh size of 1.6 cm. in diameter or less may work. Mosquito nets can also be used.
What to do in case of bird collisions?
If you find that a bird has been injured by hitting a window, place it in an opaque container or box with a lid (such as a shoebox) and leave it in a warm, quiet place, out of your reach Pets or other predators.
If it is very cold, you need to keep it covered. Do not try to give him water or food. The darkness calms the bird while it recovers. This happens within a few minutes unless he is seriously injured.
Take him back outside once he has recovered and appears alert. If he doesn't recover within a few hours, take him to a vet or recovery center. Remember that you are not allowed to have wild birds in your possession. It is therefore best to leave them outdoors or take them to specialists or animal rights activists. Many of these birds may be at risk of extinction.
With information from: @seo_birdlife