Date: 1/17/26 3:34 am From: Lynette Reep <lynettereep...> Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] VTBIRD Digest - 14 Jan 2026 to 16 Jan 2026 (#2026-12)
Thanks all for the recommendations!
> On Jan 17, 2026, at 12:00 AM, VTBIRD automatic digest system <LISTSERV...> wrote:
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> There are 7 messages totaling 258 lines in this issue.
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> Topics of the day:
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> 1. Avoiding window strikes (7)
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> Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:17:12 -0500
> From: Lynette Reep <lynettereep...>
> Subject: Avoiding window strikes
>
> Good morning,
> I have a picture window with Windows opposite and am wondering what folks would recommend for preventing window strikes? A particular type of decal? Something else?
> Thank you,
> Lynette
> Burlington
>
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> Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:44:54 +0000
> From: Joyce Werntgen <joywert...>
> Subject: Re: Avoiding window strikes
>
> There is a window decal that comes in a package of 8 at Guys Farm & Yard. They need to be put on the outside of the window pane. The problem is putting them on in cold weather can be a problem…..doable but need to warm up the window with warm water.
>
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> On Friday, January 16, 2026, 7:18 AM, Lynette Reep <lynettereep...> wrote:
>
> Good morning,
> I have a picture window with Windows opposite and am wondering what folks would recommend for preventing window strikes? A particular type of decal? Something else?
> Thank you,
> Lynette
> Burlington
>
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> Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:51:08 -0500
> From: Martha & Bill McClintock <mbmcclintock...>
> Subject: Re: Avoiding window strikes
>
> We used paracord birdsavers and, for us, they work much better than
> decals. https://www.birdsavers.com/using-paracord/. A bit of work to make
> but they last.
>
> Martha
>
>> On Fri, Jan 16, 2026, 7:18 AM Lynette Reep <lynettereep...> wrote:
>>
>> Good morning,
>> I have a picture window with Windows opposite and am wondering what folks
>> would recommend for preventing window strikes? A particular type of decal?
>> Something else?
>> Thank you,
>> Lynette
>> Burlington
>
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> Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:26:32 -0500
> From: Elinor Osborn <elinor91...>
> Subject: Re: Avoiding window strikes
>
> I use the hanging cords from https://www.birdsavers.com/. They work far better than decals.
> Elinor
>
> Elinor Osborn
> 1286 Lost Nation Rd
> Craftsbury Common VT 05827
>
> 802 586-9994
> <elinor91...>
> www.elinorosbornphotography.com
>
>
>> On Jan 16, 2026, at 7:17 AM, Lynette Reep <lynettereep...> wrote:
>>
>> Good morning,
>> I have a picture window with Windows opposite and am wondering what folks would recommend for preventing window strikes? A particular type of decal? Something else?
>> Thank you,
>> Lynette
>> Burlington
>
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> Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:49:05 -0500
> From: Kate Olgiati <2grackle...>
> Subject: Re: Avoiding window strikes
>
> Re: Birdstrikes:
>
> Dear Lynette,
> We use the hanging cord method as well on our kitchen window. It
> seems to work as well as can be expected ... we only lost 1 bird to a
> strike since we put it up a couple of years ago. W built ours ourselves
> using a pvc pipe with holes drilled every 3", some nice blue 1/4" nylon
> rope and some nice big (1") steel washers tied at the ends to keep things
> from tangling. The most expensive thing was the rope - PVC and washers
> were garage detritis, Full disclosure, I got the plans from Birdsavers.
> https://www.birdsavers.com/. They get a gold star for offering a DIY
> option. Anyway, we can recommend this method.
> Good luck!
>
> Kate
>
> On Fri, Jan 16, 2026 at 8:26 AM Elinor Osborn <
> <0000037bc09f69f4-dmarc-request...> wrote:
>
>> I use the hanging cords from https://www.birdsavers.com/. They work far
>> better than decals.
>> Elinor
>>
>> Elinor Osborn
>> 1286 Lost Nation Rd
>> Craftsbury Common VT 05827
>>
>> 802 586-9994
>> <elinor91...>
>> www.elinorosbornphotography.com
>>
>>
>>>> On Jan 16, 2026, at 7:17 AM, Lynette Reep <lynettereep...> wrote:
>>>
>>> Good morning,
>>> I have a picture window with Windows opposite and am wondering what
>> folks would recommend for preventing window strikes? A particular type of
>> decal? Something else?
>>> Thank you,
>>> Lynette
>>> Burlington
>>
>
>
> --
> Katherine Olgiati
>
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> Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:07:54 -0500
> From: Cburns <montrachet5...>
> Subject: Re: Avoiding window strikes
>
> We use the Acopian BirdSavers also, and they work very well. You can make your own based on instructions on their website, or measure and order them pre-made. More expensive pre-made, of course, but a handy option.
>
> Claudia
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jan 16, 2026, at 8:27 AM, Elinor Osborn <0000037bc09f69f4-dmarc-request...> wrote:
>> I use the hanging cords from https://www.birdsavers.com/. They work far better than decals.
>> Elinor
>>
>> Elinor Osborn
>> 1286 Lost Nation Rd
>> Craftsbury Common VT 05827
>>
>> 802 586-9994
>> <elinor91...>
>> www.elinorosbornphotography.com
>>
>>
>>>> On Jan 16, 2026, at 7:17 AM, Lynette Reep <lynettereep...> wrote:
>>>
>>> Good morning,
>>> I have a picture window with Windows opposite and am wondering what folks would recommend for preventing window strikes? A particular type of decal? Something else?
>>> Thank you,
>>> Lynette
>>> Burlington
>
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> Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:29:46 -0500
> From: Barclay Ellen Morris <bemorris...>
> Subject: Re: Avoiding window strikes
>
> I have a good friend in East Hardwick who has had good luck with hanging some brightly colored satin ribbons on the outside of her windows.
> Barclay
> East Shore Grand Isle
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Cburns" <0000089bd97cba91-dmarc-request...>
> To: "VTBIRD" <VTBIRD...>
> Sent: Friday, January 16, 2026 9:07:54 AM
> Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] Avoiding window strikes
>
> We use the Acopian BirdSavers also, and they work very well. You can make your own based on instructions on their website, or measure and order them pre-made. More expensive pre-made, of course, but a handy option.
>
> Claudia
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jan 16, 2026, at 8:27 AM, Elinor Osborn <0000037bc09f69f4-dmarc-request...> wrote:
>> I use the hanging cords from https://www.birdsavers.com/. They work far better than decals.
>> Elinor
>>
>> Elinor Osborn
>> 1286 Lost Nation Rd
>> Craftsbury Common VT 05827
>>
>> 802 586-9994
>> <elinor91...>
>> www.elinorosbornphotography.com
>>
>>
>>>> On Jan 16, 2026, at 7:17 AM, Lynette Reep <lynettereep...> wrote:
>>>
>>> Good morning,
>>> I have a picture window with Windows opposite and am wondering what folks would recommend for preventing window strikes? A particular type of decal? Something else?
>>> Thank you,
>>> Lynette
>>> Burlington
>
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