Birders

[Firth]

I’ve seen many herons, but finally a pic of a green heron:


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[abc123]

This is about birds gently flying into windows of houses.

Some birds (finch, robin), including after landing on a bush next to a window of a house/residence/etc, fly into the window of the residence and then retreat back and fly away. Seems that some internet sources, such as humane society and a birdwatchers society, have said this is because bird sees a reflection of sky (not necessarily bush) to fly into, a space to fly into. Did you have a solution that worked for you for (at least almost entirely) eliminating such flight into window? Other than:

- taping up the windows from the inside ( to reduce the size of bird's perceived space flyable into) (what works better: cross taping or diagonal taping? or other?)

putting ropes or similar dangling things outdoors in front of the window that would wave around with wind (and if so, what object was it?), or anything else that would reduce the amount of reflection that the bird would see?

[abc123]

This is about birds gently flying into windows of houses.

Some birds (finch, robin), including after landing on a bush next to a window of a house/residence/etc, fly into the window of the residence and then retreat back and fly away. Seems that some internet sources, such as humane society and a birdwatchers society, have said this is because bird sees a reflection of sky (not necessarily bush) to fly into, a space to fly into. Did you have a solution that worked for you for (at least almost entirely) eliminating such flight into window? Other than:

- taping up the windows from the inside ( to reduce the size of bird's perceived space flyable into) (what works better: cross taping or diagonal taping? or other?)

putting ropes or similar dangling things outdoors in front of the window that would wave around with wind (and if so, what object was it?), or anything else that would reduce the amount of reflection that the bird would see?

And other than: either film or decals ,to be placed on the glass window to reduce the reflection.

[abc123]

And other than: either film or decals ,to be placed on the glass window to reduce the reflection.

I think that simply trimming the bushes (that the bird rests on outside the window before running into the window) might be a solution enough if it's trimmed enough to prevent the bird from seeing a reflection due to the new angles.

There is also the idea of coating the glass with a non-glare spray (not sprey paint though) that would roughen the glass surface so as to take away its reflectivity.

[progmatist]

This is about birds gently flying into windows of houses.

Some birds (finch, robin), including after landing on a bush next to a window of a house/residence/etc, fly into the window of the residence and then retreat back and fly away. Seems that some internet sources, such as humane society and a birdwatchers society, have said this is because bird sees a reflection of sky (not necessarily bush) to fly into, a space to fly into. Did you have a solution that worked for you for (at least almost entirely) eliminating such flight into window? Other than:

- taping up the windows from the inside ( to reduce the size of bird's perceived space flyable into) (what works better: cross taping or diagonal taping? or other?)

putting ropes or similar dangling things outdoors in front of the window that would wave around with wind (and if so, what object was it?), or anything else that would reduce the amount of reflection that the bird would see?

When I had pet birds, they'd inevitably fly into a mirror. One would think they'd see that other bird flying straight toward them.

[ForeverAutumn]

Here are you best options. Anything else will likely not be as effective.

https://flap.org/stop-birds-from-hitting-windows/

[proggy_jazzer]

We have many windows on the side of our house facing the bird feeders, bath, and trees, and hearing the sound of birds hitting the windows (often recovering, sometimes, sadly, not) finally got to us and we purchased a set of decals that have seemed to help, while not detracting significantly from our view. I can't seem to find the precise brand, but will ask my wife and share the info here if I can.

[ForeverAutumn]

We have many windows on the side of our house facing the bird feeders, bath, and trees, and hearing the sound of birds hitting the windows (often recovering, sometimes, sadly, not) finally got to us and we purchased a set of decals that have seemed to help, while not detracting significantly from our view. I can't seem to find the precise brand, but will ask my wife and share the info here if I can.

We use these (see below). There is also a liquid that comes in an applicator that's like a bingo dabber to fill in the gaps. They need to be replaced every six months, but they have significantly reduced the number of bird strikes.

https://www.amazon.ca/Window-Alert-M...NsaWNrPXRydWU=

[proggy_jazzer]

These are the ones we've been using, and we've definitely noticed a decrease in the number of hits:

https://artscape-inc.com/collections/birds

[abc123]

These are the ones we've been using, and we've definitely noticed a decrease in the number of hits:

https://artscape-inc.com/collections/birds

Thanks, someone else is ahead of me at this page and would already like to know if you are using the product called Deflector and whether you're applying it on the inside or outside of the window.

[abc123]

Thanks for all the replies coming in, I will be checking them .

[proggy_jazzer]

Thanks, someone else is ahead of me at this page and would already like to know if you are using the product called Deflector and whether you're applying it on the inside or outside of the window.

Yes, we're using the 6" squares and applying them on the inside of the glass.

[Firth]

I joined a Maryland birding site on FB. A person posted this picture which Merlin ID said was what I suspected, an Indigo bunting:



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[ForeverAutumn]

We have a protected meadow and forest about 1 km from our house (although we're currently fighting developers to keep it protected - 40 people spoke against developing the land at our last city council meeting). Anyhoo - Indigo Buntings are often spotted in the meadow. We spotted one in our front yard once, about six years ago. They are beautiful birds!

[Firth]

We have a protected meadow and forest about 1 km from our house (although we're currently fighting developers to keep it protected - 40 people spoke against developing the land at our last city council meeting). Anyhoo - Indigo Buntings are often spotted in the meadow. We spotted one in our front yard once, about six years ago. They are beautiful birds!

Cool. At my house, only seen one once in 34 years.

[Fracktured]

Is this a starling? Several of them appeared in my backyard this morning.


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[Fracktured]

Looks like a different view of the same bird


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[Shadow]

All the birds around here are laying on the ground with their tongues out begging for water.

[progmatist]

All the birds around here are laying on the ground with their tongues out begging for water.

It's not unusual for birds to pant in Phoenix summers. But this year is particularly bad. Pigeons actually just lay on the ground. It's atypical for any bird to lay down. They're almost always on their feet....even when sleeping. Except of course while sitting on a nest.

[ForeverAutumn]

Is this a starling? Several of them appeared in my backyard this morning.


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Looks like a juvenile Starling to me.

[Firth]

Those in the MD area should check out the MD Birding page on Facebook.
“At McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area — We went to McKee Beshers today in search of indigo buntings, and blue grosbeak‘s, but there was so much foot traffic the birds were audible, but you couldn’t see hardly any. The pictures I got were not the best, but at least I got something. Towards the end I got lucky and I think I got a Bunting but not in the classic shot on the beautiful sunflowers, but up in a tree singing to us, because there was too many people walking for them down to the sunflowers . Because they were climbing over the electric fence and trampling the flowers.I might have gotten a Male Goldfinch too.I guess the secret is to get there way earlier than we could today.”

https://www.facebook.com/groups/MDBi...ibextid=S66gvF

Many posts from folks in that area.

[markwoll]

I have a couple of hummingbird feeders outside the dining room window.
Started in early May, saw 1 after a week or so, much rejoicing.
Lately if I stand and look for a while one will show up, more rejoicing.
I take them in about once a week for cleaning and new nectar.
Brought them in this afternoon and happened to look out the window and there was a confused ruby throated flitting around the 'ant moats' looking for lunch.
I hustled the cleanup and got them back out there.
Got to keep the welcome mat out for my little friends.
No pics because there is a screen and the window has some condensation between the panes.

[Dave (in MA)]

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I drove up to my mailbox and saw this hawk sitting in a rain puddle. At first I thought it was taking a bath or holding down some prey, but apparently it was just getting a drink.

Any idea what species?
It looked to me exactly like the Chilean hawk shown here, https://www.maxwaugh.com/2018/08/27/...small-raptors/ but one of those couldn't be all the way up here. I'm guessing a sharp-shinned hawk? Or a Cooper's?

[Fracktured]

Dinner time. What kind of hawk is this?


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[Fracktured]

Another angle


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