Why Are Birds Attacking My Windows and Side Mirrors?

Each Spring, birds set up nesting territories and chase away would be intruders that dare enter their "homes". Unfortunately, birds do not recognize their on reflection and will repeated bang into windows and mirrors in an effort to chase away that bird they are seeing. Luckily, they rarely hurt themselves but it can be annoying to folks inside.

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Mark McKellar is a wildlife biologist with over 40 years of bird study experience. He has a degree in Fish and Wildlife Sciences from North Carolina State University and has worked for the Department of the Army, the Wildlife Departments of North Carolina and Missouri. He ran nature centers for many years in Missouri and Pennsylvania before buying the Backyard Bird Center in the Northland area of Kansas City. Mark has led hundreds of bird hikes both locally and abroad. He has taught classes about birds and other wildlife to groups of all ages and brings that knowledge to the customers of his retail business every day. More information about Mark at https://backyardbirdcenter.com/about-mark
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Cover photo Northern Cardinal by Teresa Havens
0:00 Intraduction
0:55 Male Eastern Bluebird attacking his reflection
1:39 What birds are seeing - Windows by Mark McKellar
2:29 Male Northern Cardinal on Car Mirror by Teresa Havens
3:57 Outside Only -House Cats watching an window bird feeder by Sindee Primm
4:25 Possible but limited methode to help - Rubber Snake by Evyn Bradley
5:02 Scare Tape - Evyn Bradley
5:21 Plastic Owl from Goldcrest Distributing
5:36 UV Window Decals
5:48 Covering Windows
6:08 Spray Snow and Liquid UV
7:33 Changing Sun Angle
8:22 Greater Roadrunner and hubcaps - photo by Mary Nemecek
8:39 Other species - Northern Parula (warbler) on side mirror by Melanie McKellar
9:16 Conclusion