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backyard has found “rivals” at several other windows around the house to attack as well.
If you are having this problem expect it to continue for several days until the bird either tires out or until something, such as a screen, is placed in front of the window to break up the reflection.
Once the bird can no longer see its rival, it will usually go about its business or in my case, find the reflection of a new rival.
Do not waste money on fake owls or rubber snakes, which reportedly frighten birds. The rival bird will still be visible in the reflective surface and bifds quickly learn that these critters pose no threat.
I have become accustomed to the “attacks” but readers should know with the exception of three introduced species: the English sparrow, European Starling, and pigeon, all birds are protected by law. Birds, nests or their eggs cannot be harmed or relocated.
Birds mistakenly crashing into windows are unfortunately common as well. Usually collisions involve small birds, such as finches, that fall unnoticed to the ground. Sometimes the birds are merely stunned and recover in a few moments. But very often, many birds do die. The number of window-killed birds is not trivial, estimates range as high as 100 mil
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