Our feathered friends play an important role in maintaining Earth’s ecosystem, and one huge threat to their well-being is window strikes: During daylight hours, some birds fly into windows, unable to see the glass. Applying window films or decals meant to prevent this can help, but only if they’re applied properly. That means on the outsides of windows, says a new study in PeerJ Life & Environment. They were ineffective when placed on the insides of windows, the research showed. Try these other bird-saving tricks from the National Audubon Society too:
▪ Move interior plants away from windows.
▪ Place multiple decals two to four inches apart; try to create patterns.
▪ When possible, keep blinds or curtains closed during daylight hours.
▪ If you’re buying a bird feeder, get…
