The American Bird Conservancy has tested numerous interventions to prevent bird collisions with windows (both home and commercial properties). Here's a link to more information on various types. https://abcbirds.org/get-involved/bird-smart-glass/Patty McLean
-------- Original message --------From: "<jwdavis...>" <jwdavis...> Date: 7/11/25 12:02 PM (GMT-06:00) To: <ARBIRD-L...> Subject: Re: Reducing window strikes
Thanks for sharing this. Carolyn Minson was a champion in informing people about window strikes. At her suggestion, I use the black parachute cord that is very effective. It seems like a recent email Joe Neal suggested a 3" spacing instead of a 4" spacing.
My cords are at a 4" spacing and work well except when a Cooper's hawk flushes and chases the birds and I have had a White-throated Sparrow mortality.
Jerry Wayne Davis
Hot Springs, AR
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Subject: Reducing window strikes
Martha, check this out. Posted by our late beloved Carolyn Minson.
Window Strikes — HSV Audubon
Window Strikes — HSV Audubon
On Friday 11 July, 2025 at 11:21:43 am GMT-5, Martha Ragar <mmragar...> wrote:
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
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.
