Window Treatment Retrofits

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.

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.

Carol Azar has been collecting bird-window collision data for us for over a year, and this summer finally got her windows retrofitted with films. She chose Acopian Birdsavers, that are made of paracord instead of a plastic film. They hang freely in front of the problem window (see below). Acopian Birdsavers were designed by Jeff Acopian, more information can be found at their website 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.

The new Frick Environmental Center (FEC) is a model of sustainability, but even green buildings can have problems with bird-window collisions. Over the past two years the staff of the FEC have monitored the windows at the building and found a few that needed retrofitting. This fall we installed a film on two windows at the FEC. They chose a film called “Rain” by Collidescape which looks like a field of white dots (see below). The windows were tall and took many sheets to cover completely. A few windows are still in need of retrofitting and Acopian Birdsavers are going to be installed on them in the near future.

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.

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.

Marilyn has been collecting bird-window collision data for over a year and this fall finally got her windows retrofitted with films. She 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 looks like flying bluebirds and is made of a clear fritted plastic (see below). This film was installed on two windows at her home. 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.

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.

Donna has been collecting bird-window collision data for us for over a year, and this summer finally got her windows retrofitted with films. She chose a special film designed by an artist in residence at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Ashley Cecil. The film depicts six species of bird that are found most often by BirdSafe Pittsburgh volunteers and sports the state flower, Mountain Laurel, as well as the keystone symbol (see below). Donna had these films installed on two windows at her home, while a third window was treated with Feather Friendly’s DIY tape (see below). For more information on Ashley Cecil’s film 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.