I use a small halogen lamp, sitting on a table by the window and aimed
directly at the feeders. Last year, even with three busy feeders
hanging from my porch roof, I had no deaths from strikes. The strikes I
did see left the birds stunned, but they recovered and flew away in
every case. I have occasionally seen them fly toward the window, but
then they see the light and veer off.
I had not heard of the highlighter -- interesting idea! Whatever
works.............
Nan Clarke
I forgot who posted the link to David Sibley's trick of putting
highlighter on windows, but I really would like to thank you!
My feeders are opposite the storm door, and I have had a lot of
Goldfinches hitting the door. 3 have died as a result (in 3 days).
Apparently it's something to do with the light having shifted. I tried
the highlighter on Sat. morning and haven't had a bird strike since. I
put it on the inside, so it won't wash off and drew it in a grid pattern
with squares being about 2".
Thank you so much!
Lynda Blair
New Kent County
