tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post4058414508379345827..comments2023-12-29T00:58:08.841-08:00Comments on A Novel Woman: Window WarsA Novel Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07525456231177803620noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-3897858627315351782010-08-25T08:41:35.416-07:002010-08-25T08:41:35.416-07:00Amazon has window cling materials, here's one ...Amazon has window cling materials, here's one site, but I can't vouch for the quality, I haven't tried it. <br /><br />http://www.windowbutterflies.com/index.htmlJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17856593033035221473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-29403994413661846892010-08-24T08:51:36.931-07:002010-08-24T08:51:36.931-07:00window cling film: try Lowe's or Home Depot, ...window cling film: try Lowe's or Home Depot, window treatment/home decor sectionprillhttp://www.PrillMcGan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-34093734617884809182010-08-24T00:46:09.137-07:002010-08-24T00:46:09.137-07:00Hope one of the ideas works, I can imagine the Bla...Hope one of the ideas works, I can imagine the Blair Witch noise on the window lol.Rohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14864094753113341376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-2098037572692812352010-08-23T12:41:21.173-07:002010-08-23T12:41:21.173-07:00Window cling film?
Must investigate...Window cling film?<br /><br />Must investigate...A Novel Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07525456231177803620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-89524024356474184092010-08-23T11:22:02.929-07:002010-08-23T11:22:02.929-07:00You can use window cling film and cut out silhouet...You can use window cling film and cut out silhouettes of raptors, they can be off-white, just a step up from translucent, and it will ward the birds away from the windows, but won't make any noise and they really aren't that intrusive. I saw them at the National Audubon Preserve in Manistee, MIJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17856593033035221473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-12786461322025426902010-08-22T06:22:45.754-07:002010-08-22T06:22:45.754-07:00No can do, Josh Healy. Last time I tried a giveawa...No can do, Josh Healy. Last time I tried a giveaway, I was less than satisfied. If I do it again, it'll be on my own. <br /><br />Word Gardener, I think those are the stickers I read about online. I'll check it out, thanks!<br /><br />The foil continues to work its magic. No more birds have been sacrificed on the altar of clean. Once I get to migratory season, it's all good. Now all my little feathered friends have to do is avoid the giant OIL SLICK down south. I worry especially for the loons.A Novel Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07525456231177803620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-52091421322369691912010-08-21T22:04:22.136-07:002010-08-21T22:04:22.136-07:00Seems to me I remember the Science Centre (Ontario...Seems to me I remember the Science Centre (Ontario) had these nifty bird silhouettes they applied to the windows. Maybe check those out.Word Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07934358848648589372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-57626054396551527242010-08-21T13:44:39.060-07:002010-08-21T13:44:39.060-07:00I hate clowns too. I figured the birds would share...I hate clowns too. I figured the birds would share the sentiment ;o)<br /><br />Now all you have to do is buy stock in AlCan and you're set!nightsmusichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984119792540771870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-59051542116924752642010-08-21T12:24:40.770-07:002010-08-21T12:24:40.770-07:00Yes, NM, I know you were kidding, although if I th...Yes, NM, I know you were kidding, although if I thought it would work, I'd hang him up there by the ankles. And no clown costume. I hate clowns.<br /><br />The foil strips are working, so no more bird bonkings. I'm happy. The birds are happy. Alcan Aluminum is happy.A Novel Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07525456231177803620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-85210758076857705012010-08-21T10:48:41.657-07:002010-08-21T10:48:41.657-07:00Pam! You do know I was teasing, yes? :o)
I have h...Pam! You do know I was teasing, yes? :o)<br /><br />I have hummers that cling to my screens, but the screens are full window sized. I don't have any windows that are just glass. Let us know how it goes.nightsmusichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984119792540771870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-46446104317864534392010-08-21T10:13:53.631-07:002010-08-21T10:13:53.631-07:00Dear NW,
I am traumatized just reading about tho...Dear NW, <br /><br />I am traumatized just reading about those poor birds--I can't imagine how you feel. This same thing used to happen when I was a kid and the birds would fly smack into a picture window in our dining room. Really puts little kids off eating when this happens. <br /><br />Unfortunately I have no solutions to offer. Looks like everyone else has come up with quite sensible suggestions. <br /><br />Love Night Music's suggestion. <br /><br />Enjoy the rest of the summer!Lottery Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11171564761912007601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-48035283448622408672010-08-20T12:19:46.277-07:002010-08-20T12:19:46.277-07:00Some choices:
http://www.birdcontrolsolutions.net...Some choices:<br /><br />http://www.birdcontrolsolutions.net/en/05_birdprotection/birdglas.phpAnne S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-33985221291737982952010-08-20T12:10:01.135-07:002010-08-20T12:10:01.135-07:00You guys are the best!You guys are the best!A Novel Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07525456231177803620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-29652584174685635802010-08-20T12:07:09.540-07:002010-08-20T12:07:09.540-07:00All those dead birds just grab at your heart, don&...All those dead birds just grab at your heart, don't they? I hope you find a solution that is acceptable to both you and your husband. BTW I had to laugh out loud at nightsmusic's first suggestion!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-38831188284167870972010-08-20T12:01:28.544-07:002010-08-20T12:01:28.544-07:00What a timely post. I'm having the same probl...What a timely post. I'm having the same problem. <br /><br />I like the CD idea. Thanks, Marte.<br /><br />And Pam, I love your blog and have been a long-time lurker. Finally decided it was time to bite the bullet and register.<br /><br />PrillPrillhttp://DovesQuailsandCottontails.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-72800293193405281212010-08-20T11:25:33.962-07:002010-08-20T11:25:33.962-07:00Why don't you just hang your DH spread eagled ...Why don't you just hang your DH spread eagled from the windows...preferably dressed like a clown...<br /><br />Poor birds.<br /><br />Plastic bag strips, mirrored UV film cut into shapes that you can put in the corners of the windows (you might have trouble though during mating season when the males think it's a rival,) they also make anti-glare film that you can cover the windows with so it doesn't obstruct your view but looks a bit opaque to the birds.nightsmusichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984119792540771870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-71597920339660634522010-08-20T11:16:25.149-07:002010-08-20T11:16:25.149-07:00If you have any junk CDs lying around, hang one of...If you have any junk CDs lying around, hang one of those in front of each window, but far enough away that they don't hit the windows all the time. When we have the Christmas decorations in the trees outside (junk CDs looped together back to back and clipped to the branches) the birds won't come anywhere near them.Martehttp://infmom.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-15048250667222546472010-08-20T10:44:55.059-07:002010-08-20T10:44:55.059-07:00Instead of the tin foil, cut a plastic grocery bag...Instead of the tin foil, cut a plastic grocery bag into strips and tack that up. It flutters and sounds like wind in the leaves more than fingernails on glass.<br /><br />It's what we used on the farm to deter barn swallows from nesting above the windows.<br /><br />JulieJulie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03992196892586756812noreply@blogger.com