Thanks so much for posting this, Kannan! I've been speaking on bird
collisions for several years now--please let me add a few comments. First,
from my friend Heidi Trudell <https://blog.justsavebirds.com/p/about.html>,
a scientist who works for Guardian Glass and keeps up with the latest
research: "I don’t advise netting be used at all; there have been
documented instances of birds that spooked and ended up trapped because
their head went through the mesh and died there. So I only endorse screens
and solar shades when it comes to external barriers."
She also endorses zen curtains, as do I. I have zen curtains on some of the
windows of my house, installed by me six years ago and still going strong.
They absolutely work. In December, Arkansas Sun Solutions installed Feather
Friendly for me on the rest of my windows. It has done the trick. I've not
had a single collision since and because I'm retired I'm home most of the
time so know this. I've heard Feather Friendly has a 15 year warranty, as
well.
On Fri, Jul 11, 2025 at 11:31 AM Ragupathy Kannan <
<0000013b0ad14faf-dmarc-request...> wrote:
> Martha, check this out. Posted by our late beloved Carolyn Minson.
> Window Strikes — HSV Audubon <https://hsvbirds.org/window-strikes> >
> Window Strikes — HSV Audubon
>
> <https://hsvbirds.org/window-strikes> >
>
>
> On Friday 11 July, 2025 at 11:21:43 am GMT-5, Martha Ragar <
> <mmragar...> wrote:
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>
> I'm looking for a recommendation for a product or a method to prevent
> window strikes by birds. Thank you for any advice.
>
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> *Subject:* Sunnymede Park and Where are the Least Terns
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> I try to walk Sunnymede Park every morning near sunrise. I see incredible
> sunrises, cooler temperatures, and birds. This morning it was 30 species in
> less than two miles/two loops.
> The individual numbers have decreased dramatically.
> Good news on the Western Kingbird front. There was a successful nest this
> year with three to four fledged babies.
>
> Has anyone seen Least Terns nesting this year? We’ve had so much rainfall
> and the Arkansas River continues to run high. It may not be a good nesting
> year for them.
>
> Sandy
> Fort Smith
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