Rural Areas Have Highest Number of Window Collisions

This time of year, we are often reminded of the hazard commercial buildings pose to migrating birds.  Confused by altered landscapes and bright city lights, birds tragically collide with windows.  While the number of bird deaths due to commercial building collisions is remarkably large, a recent study shows that the highest number of collisions and deaths occur at rural residences.

The University of Alberta in Edmonton conducted a study of residential collisions discovering that rural … Click to read more

WindowAlert Expands Product Line

We are happy to announce two new products – UV Liquid and Stop Bird Attack - and a new decal design that further expand our product offering while meeting the needs of customers concerned for the safety of birds.

UV Liquid is designed to fill in the gaps between our decals on windows – providing complete window protection.  We know there is often a balance between wanting to protect birds and taseteful design and appearance … Click to read more

Love is in the Air

If you love birds, you probably know that the ability to recognize bird behavior can help you identify birds.  With Valentine’s Day approaching and spring nesting season just around the corning, we thought it would be fun to focus on birds and courtship behavior.  It may seem that birds don’t have it any easier than humans.

There are a number of ways in which males can attract females and often it depends on the species.  … Click to read more

Even Whimsy Can Be Welcoming

We know offering basic needs: water, food and a home is the first step to attracting birds to your yard.  When it comes to bird houses, maybe you like the look of those fun, creative, whimsical bird houses but wonder if they’d really be a good home for birds.  Come to find out those very houses not only dress up your garden but can also serve as a welcoming shelter for birds.  They come in … Click to read more

Winter Bird Survival

It is always so wonderful to see birds in the wintertime when colorful landscapes have retreated.  Their vision can be so welcoming on a drab winter day.  They may appear just as spritely as in the spring, but don’t let that fool you.  Winter birds work hard to survive in the cold.

During the winter, natural food sources are often depleted and birds can use a lot of energy finding food and keeping warm.   Birds … Click to read more

Introducing Two New Decal Designs

We’re very happy to introduce two new decal designs – Hawk and Leaf Medley.  At WindowAlert, we place a great deal of emphasis on developing high quality products that are both aesthetically pleasing and effective at reducing window collisions.  With the addition of these two new designs to our selection of decals, we hope our customers will enjoy choosing designs that reflect their own personal tastes while protecting birds from glass.

Developed in … Click to read more

A Sign of Fall: Swift Watch

If you’ve never watched swifts drop into a chimney to roost, you might want to check with your local Audubon society to see if there is a spot near you to watch this phenomenon.  During fall migration as swifts move south, they often take up residence in old chimneys if only for a couple of weeks.  Although they would prefer large old growth trees, unfortunately there just aren’t many around anymore.

After hearing about “birds … Click to read more

Help birds cool off this summer.

When it’s hot, we all look for ways to cool down.  Lakes, rivers, popsicles, ice cream…any will do.  Recently I noticed how packed a public fountain was as people flocked at the opportunity to cool off.  People aren’t the only ones needing a break from the heat.  Those same fountains often attract brave feathered souls trying to get their turn in the refreshing water.  Even when I water the yard, it doesn’t take long for … Click to read more

Was that a House Finch or a Purple Finch?

It’s a little embarrassing to admit, but I get confused when identifying birds.  While most professional birders may struggle within a species, for me it can be hard enough distinguishing two entirely different species.  Sparrow or Finch?  They are both small birds but that’s where the similarities end to the trained eye.  My eye is not so trained yet.  I’ve learned a few things about identifying birds but it is still tricky for a novice … Click to read more

Birds and Fireworks

The 4th of July is next week and fireworks stands are popping up across the United States.  While fireworks are a celebratory custom for many, remember that birds are often frightened by them.  Birds have the same senses as humans but they are fine-tuned to help birds survive.  Sight and hearing are the most relied upon for survival and therefore are highly sensitive which allows them to interpret their surroundings and to communicate with each … Click to read more