| Re: Question for a bird expert
We get the occasional bird strike on our windows too. In the right lighting/sunlight, they seem to think its a way through, probably seeing reflection of the garden behind them. Even my husband's pet doves have done it a few times. Must be one hell of a shock when they hit! Most are just stunned for a few seconds then carry on OK.
The constant attacking of the glass though, is probably territorial. They cannot understand mirror-like reflections and think its a rival. We used to have a loopy magpie here, who would sit on our porch roof shouting and strutting up and down challenging his reflection to a fight, then eventually throw himself at the bedroom window. For such normally intelligent birds, he was so thick! |