Why do kookaburras fly into windows

Birds may dive at a window because they can see another window through the glass and think that there is a clear flight path to travel through. It can be quite distressing when birds hit against your windows. They can injure or stun themselves and leave themselves vulnerable to predators and can even damage fly screens or windows. But there is a lot you can do to stop birds from attacking your windows, so that you can live happily side by side. Often there is a particular branch or railing on your porch that the bird is launching itself from to attack the windows.

Remove this branch, or place pot plants or hanging baskets or other items on the railing to make it inaccessible to the bird. Have a look at the light and shade situation on your windows. Bright light or shade may be what is causing the reflections—so add some shade or trim some foliage as required to remove the reflections on your windows.

Remove the launch pad Often there is a particular branch or railing on your porch that the bird is launching itself from to attack the windows. Bright light or shade may be what is causing the reflections—so add some shade or trim some foliage as required to remove the reflections on your windows Remove reflections Stick brightly coloured paper or newspaper to the outside of the windows to remove reflections Place a piece of shade cloth, old sheet, towel, fabric or curtain over the outside surface of the window, perhaps from the eaves or window frame.

This can be removed once the bird has lost interest. Little Ravens and other birds may also occasionally develop the habit of pulling windscreen wiper blades and windscreen rubbers from cars. Some kinds of rubber emit chemicals that are also found in decaying carcasses, and it is thought that this may be the cause of the behaviour as the scent of the rubber attracts the birds, thinking it is a food source.

Magpie-larks can also sometimes be seen to remove fresh putty from window frames, which is thought to be used for nest-building purposes.

Try covering the outside of the glass with a physical barrier such as shade cloth or opaque screens to remove any reflection. If netting is used please ensure it is white and a suitable gauge so that birds can see it easily and do not become entangled in it.

A shade cloth, available at hardware stores, is a plastic mesh that allows you to see through, yet keeps the windows from having reflections. Avoid hanging plants in front of windows which are in areas of high bird activity — this can further confuse the bird which may fly towards the plant looking for shelter.

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