How to Prevent Birds from Hitting Windows

When they happen, bird collisions seem like such unusual events. After all, it’s not every day that you see a bird crash into a window (seemingly on purpose) and plummet straight to its death. But in actuality, these instances happen more often than you think.

Bird strikes are among the leading cause of death in avian populations in the United States. The American Bird Conservancy estimates that approximately one billion birds die each year from flying into windows. And, specifically, every home in the United States kills about two birds each year.

These figures are alarming and tragic to say the least. But the good news is, with a little bit of effort, they can be dramatically reduced. In this article, we’ll discuss the steps that businesses and homeowners can take to prevent birds from hitting windows in Denver.

A Closer Look at Bird Glass Collisions

To us humans, it may seem peculiar that a bird would do something as crazy as flying into a window. It’s a sure means of suicide, so it may seem. But in actuality, as it turns out, birds in this sitation have no idea what they’re doing. They can’t tell that they’re flying into a window. All they see is the images being reflected in the glass, like blue sky or tree branches.

On top of the fact that birds are entirely unaware of their situation, they’re also blameless. Us humans are completely at fault. We’ve invaded the natural spaces that were once their home. And now our homes and buildings are killing them.

How We Can Get Rid of the Issue of Birds Hitting Windows

Experts have determined that one of the best ways to get rid of the issue of birds hitting windows is to install bird safety film. Denver residents can order these devices from a window tinting company and have them profesisonally installed.

What Are Bird Safety Films?

Bird safety films are a type of window alert decal used to prevent bird strikes. They’re basically a thin film backed by an adhesive substrate that can be adhered to glass exteriors. Each film is made with a unique display of lines or patterns that help birds spot windows more easily. The designs break up reflections and help birds avoid mistaking windows as something else. They’re affordable and can be easily installed by a professional for a fee.

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Mike Kinsey

Mike Kinsey has successfully completed hundreds of window film installs in Kansas City and throughout the U.S., accounting for more than 250,000 square ft. of film. As the head of operations, he is personally in charge of overseeing every install and ensuring that all procedures go smoothly. His years of experience in construction and project management give him the unique ability to accurately diagnose areas of concern and implement a plan to remedy the situation. Mike is a subject matter expert and is intensely familiar with all different types of window film as well as leading brands. He is well equipped to handle both residential and commercial projects and is certified by 3M, EnerLogic, and AIA for continuing education.