Re: help help!!

Not washing the windows has been my solution for quite some time Jim.  And
it does work, I never have a bird fly into one of my windows any more.

On 6/1/08, james singer <islandjim1@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Rebecca Kolls current newsletter has a lede about birds flying into
> windows--
>
> Hi Everyone!
>
> Ahh...spring and sunny days.  Does it get any better?  Bird watching
> has been terrific this year - however for birds sunny skies and
> windows become a death trap. Here are a few tips to help you and your
> feathered friends.
>
> Since the windows are like mirrors the birds think they can fly right
> through. Placing a fine netting over the window works but is not
> pretty! Making the windows less reflective is the key.  Oftentimes
> keeping the curtains closed will do the trick.   Stick-on decals or
> window clings placed on the window will work.  But to be effective
> they MUST be placed on the OUTSIDE of the window and should be spaced
> about 8 inches apart to work!  Ok this will keep the birds hitting
> windows, and will minimize you seeing the birds.  You can try applying
> a film to the outside of the window with a product called
> "CallidEscape" which is having success.  Or you might want to try
> hanging strips of shiny tape.  They are sold under the name as "bird-
> scare" tape.  However, the best, easiest and cheapest solution is to
> allow the windows to get dirty!  Yes, no window washing! A bit of dirt
> will minimize reflection - the dirtier the window, the less reflective
> they are. I like this one best!
>
>
>
>
> On Jun 1, 2008, at 4:04 PM, Kitty wrote:
>
> > This all happened as I was preparing to leave on an errand.  My gues
> > was possibly to young to fly and he toddled in through the cat door
> > and didn't know how to get back out.
> > I put him out where I expect he'd come in and put the cats in the
> > house.  I figured this would give mom a chance to find him.  He's
> > gone now.
> > Everything about him seemin working order and nothing appeared
> > broken or missing, that's why I thought he was either dazed or
> > young.  Hard to tell by size since they're so little anyway. So
> > pretty, not often do I see them so still.
> >
> > I'm hoping he'll be ok, that mom came and got him.  Thanks Judy and
> > Zem, for the suggestions.
> >
> > Kitty
> > neIN, Zone 5
> > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Judy Browning" <judylee@lewiston.com
> > >
> > To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> > Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2008 6:54 PM
> > Subject: Re: [CHAT] help help!!
> >
> >
> >> Oh dear. Could he have broken something? too young to fly? I'd be
> >> trying to
> >> find a wild bird rehabilitation/rescue. Will he take sugar
> >> water(1part
> >> sugar/4 parts boiled water)? He's burning energy & those little
> >> guys need a
> >> tremendous amount of nectar for body size.
> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kitty" <kmrsy@comcast.net>
> >> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> >> Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2008 2:46 PM
> >> Subject: [CHAT] help help!!
> >>
> >>
> >>> I have a little hummingbird here and he cannot seem to fly.  I
> >>> don't want
> >>> to let him go for fear one of the cats will get him.
> >>> He can use his wings but can't seem to get altitude.  Could be he
> >>> just hit
> >>> the screen of the Florida room and has caused him temporary
> >>> difficulty.
> >>> But what do I do now?
> >>> He's on the counter under a screen-type collander.
> >>>
> >>> Kitty
> >>> neIN, Zone 5
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> Island Jim
> Willamette Valley
> 44.99 N 123.04 W
> Elevation 148'
> Hardiness Zone 8/9
> Heat Zone 5
> Sunset Zone 6
> Minimum 0 F [-15 C]
> Maximum 86 F [30 C]
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Pam Evans
Kemp TX
zone 8A

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