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Make Your Yard a Safe Haven for Birds

ithout a few measures in place, your home and garden could be hazardous to birds. Here are some W millions of wild birds are killed in the U.S. alone by striking windows. Fortunately, there’s an easy solution proven to substantially not to unintentionally create a safety hazard. Because birds are easily frightened and apt to take wild, evasive flight, the risk of great ways to create a safe haven for flying reduce the likelihood of bird strikes – which birds striking windows can be elevated near visitors. is applying decals that reflect ultraviolet birdfeeders. By positioning feeders closer • Garden Organically: Conventional sunlight to your home’s windows, particularly than three feet or farther than 30 feet from pesticides can be toxic to birds, so ditch the those reflective of open sky. WindowAlert windows and using window decals, you can dangerous chemicals. Did you know there features patterns that give the appearance create a safer space. Already have birdfeeders? are essential oils you can use instead that of slightly frosted translucent glass, but glow Take a look at their current placement and will do the job of warding off pests without like a stoplight for birds. The brand also makes make changes as needed. harming birds -- or people for that matter? WindowAlert UV Liquid, a high-tech liquid “This season, becoming a better Protecting birds is not only the right thing to that offers even greater protection when environmental steward starts right in your do, but their health and safety helps ensure applied between decals. backyard. By making a few small updates their ability to feed on the very pests you’re • Introduce Birdfeeders Mindfully: to your home and garden, you can protect trying to eliminate. Birdfeeders attract birds and give them a place the lives of wild birds,” says Spencer Schock, • Make Windows Visible: Each year, to rest and refuel. However, it’s important founder of WindowAlert.

by StatePoint