window strikes

How to Prevent Bird Feeder Window Strikes: The Rule That Saves 100 Million Birds

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How To Prevent Bird Feeder Window Strikes

When birds are hitting a window near your feeder, do not assume you have to stop feeding. A practical first move is to keep the feeder very close to the glass, within about three feet, or place it much farther away, around thirty feet or more. More importantly, treat the outside of the problem window … Read more

Where to Place a Bird Feeder: The Spot That Checks All Three Rules at Once

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Where To Place A Bird Feeder

The best bird feeder location is usually a compromise between window safety, nearby cover, and squirrel access. I start with the safety issue first: keep an untreated window feeder very close to the glass, or give the window substantial distance, then work out squirrel control and cover around that choice. In a small yard, hardware … Read more