Here’s a harsh truth: colliding with windows is often fatal for birds. Even if they manage to fly away, they're often seriously injured—not just "stunned." They often hit the glass at high speeds, and their small, hollow-boned bodies are easily hurt. But with a few thoughtful adjustments, you can help prevent birds from colliding with your windows! 

How Big Is the Problem?

BIG. It's estimated that:

• Annually, up to 1 billion birds are killed after colliding with windows, and that's just in the U.S.

• About 1/2 of these collisions are with home windows.

Collisions can happen any time of year, but are most common during migration periods. Read more from the American Bird Conservancy.

Why Do Birds Collide with Windows?

Windows reflecting sky or greenery trick birds into thinking there’s a clear flight path. Juvenile birds (who are just figuring things out) are especially at risk.

Steps You Can Take

• Feeder Placement: Place bird feeding stations within three feet (1 meter) of the window or beyond ten feet (3 meters). Within three feet, birds "fleeing" the feeder area will not have built up enough speed to injure themselves if they strike the window. Beyond ten feet, birds will have enough time to spot and avoid the window.

• Visual Cues: Apply deterrents to your windows, such as screens or static-cling decals, to help birds see the barrier and give them a chance to take action before any harm is done. We carry several decal options, like the ones pictured below.

• Install a Window Feeder: Window feeders, like the ones pictured above and below, make birds more aware of the glass. They also give you a front-row seat to watch your feathered visitors! We carry several options for you.

Preventing bird strikes is just one of the 7 SIMPLE ACTIONS we can all take to help save the song birds. Learn more.

Decorative Window Hummingbird Feeder Other styles and sizes also available.		Window Gems Dragonflies Sticks to glass with static cling—no adhesives. More patterns also available.