It's not uncommon for birds to crash into windows, stunning, injuring or killing themselves in the process.
A window may reflect trees and shrubs, and a bird thinks it’s flying into vegetation. Or a bird may see its own reflection and think it can fly to where the other bird is. Being chased by a predator bird or getting drunk on fermented berries also can lead to crashes.
If you find a bird injured from a crash, pick it up gently using a towel and put it in a well-ventilated box. Put the box in a dark, quiet place. Don’t feed the bird, give it water or handle it further.
You can release the bird if it recovers. If it hasn’t recovered after a few hours, call the
for more instructions.
Here are some ways to reduce hazards:
- Move houseplants away from windows.
- Close blinds or curtains.
- Attach black silhouettes of flying hawks or strips of tape to make the glass visible.
- Put an owl or raptor statue close to a problem window.
-- Homes & Gardens staff
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