How to Stop Birds Flying into Windows

Millions of birds fly into windows each year, but in many cases this can be prevented.

Also Read our post on safe havens for garden birds.

Turn off lights when not in use, and use curtains, blinds and desk lamps. Especially for glass buildings, which reflect foliage.
Don’t place indoor foliage to face outdoor gardens, as this can make birds confused.
If you feed birds, place them either very close to windows, so birds can’t build up speed. Or far away so they see the glass as a barrier. Avoid the ‘danger zone of ‘3 to 10 feet’, when most strikes are fatal.

Feather Friendly bird tape is a wonderful invention that you put on clear glass, to make the glass visible to birds. It’s alas not sold widely in the UK (apart from Etsy), it’s a shame the RSPB does not sell it, as it far more effective than decals, which usually have to cover a window to be effective.