In August, we began installing window films on problematic windows at the homes of our volunteers. These volunteers spent the past year collecting data on where birds strike windows at their home. Using this data, we determined which windows were problematic for bird collisions and offered some treatments that could be installed on the windows. The volunteer chose which films they wanted and we helped them install it on their windows.
Kathy and Cheryl have been collecting bird-window collision data for over a year and this fall finally got their windows retrofitted with films. They chose a specially ordered film from Collidescape. The film is designed like a tape that when peeled off the window leaves dots in a grid following the 2” by 4” rule. This pattern looked like flying bluebirds and was made of a clear fritted plastic (see below). This film was installed on five windows at their home. They also chose a sheet film that is made by Collidescape and covers the entire window (see below). This was installed on two of their windows. More info on films made by collidescape can be found here.
Contact us with more information on how to get films like these on YOUR home, or check out our “Why birds hit windows” page for more information on window collisions and treatment options.
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