Have you ever seen a bird hit a window with its beak or wings?
This can be not only unpleasant, but also dangerous for the bird. Why do they do this? There are several possible reasons.
Territory protection
Birds may see their reflection in the glass and mistake it for a rival trying to take over their habitat.
This is especially typical for males during the nesting and breeding season.
Search for food
Birds may notice a bird feeder, flowers or insects on the window and try to get to them.
They don't realize that there is an obstacle in the form of glass between them and the food source.
Orientation in space
Birds can get lost in urban environments and not know where to fly. They can mistake a window for a passage to another place or for the sky and collide with it.
Stress or illness
Birds can become stressed by noise, pollution, predators or human disturbance.
This can lead to disturbances in their behavior and orientation. Birds may also be sick or injured and unable to control their movements.
What to do if a bird hits the window
If you are faced with a situation where a bird is hitting your window, there are some steps you can take.
Scare the bird away
Try to distract the bird from the window, for example by tapping on the glass, waving your hands, or making sounds. This may help the bird realize its mistake and fly away.
Close the window
If the bird continues to hit the window, cover it with a curtain, blinds or paper. This will help eliminate the reflection and create a contrast between the window and the surroundings.
Help the bird
If the bird has already hit the window and fallen to the ground, pick it up carefully and place it in a warm, quiet place, such as a box with a hole for air. Give the bird time to recover and check for any wounds or broken bones.
If the bird is unable to fly away on its own after a period of time, contact a veterinarian or wildlife specialist.
This way you can prevent or reduce the damage caused by a bird hitting your window.
