Hello,
I have been told of Magpie Larks which have spent a lot of time looking at
their own reflection for many weeks at a time. I suspect they think they
have found the most beautiful mate possible? We unfortunately have a number
of birds collide with our windows, and I generally put up masking tape
strips to deter them. This seems to work quite well. Are there any other
ways someone can recommend without totally obscuring our vision to the
outside?
Thanks
Carla
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From: Reid <>
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Date: Thursday, August 02, 2001 8:34 AM
Subject: Wattlebird behaviour
>Our windows are coated with highly-reflective solar film which, in daytime,
>makes them act (as viewed from the outside) as one-way mirrors. Yesterday
>morning whilst my wife and I were standing at the kitchen sink doing the
>washing-up, a Red Wattlebird came and perched on the window sill and held a
>long interrogation of its reflection, alternately calling and cocking its
>head sideways whilst closely peering at its reflection. This lasted for
>about three minutes, affording us an excellent close-up view.
>
>I have not seen any other incidents of birds being attracted to our windows
>in this way.
>
>Would the use of one-way glass (or mirrors) be a good technique for
>constructing observation hides?
>
>Ralph Reid
>Sydney
>
>
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