Are window feeder hazardous for birds? (1 Viewer)

[Telorast]

I haven't used window feeders because I worried that birds might fly into the glass either by seeing reflections or just not seeing a barrier is there.
OTOH, might the opposite be true? Might an object attached to the window help birds be aware of the glass barrier? OR maybe there are other factors pro or con?
I relocated & now am having birds hit the window pretty often, despite hanging things on the inside of the windows. Have been wondering if window feeders might help.

 

[delia todd]

I've been using window feeders for years with very little incident. My window is in two parts, with the feeder fixed to the lower part.

Once a pigeon flew into it (think it was being chased by a Sparrowhawk), but the issue there is that there's another window at right angles to it and I wouldn't be surprised if he thought it was a through route, as he could see daylight beyond.

My biggest issue is ensuring I've a separate fixing, independent of the suction cups, otherwise the whole lot will fall to the ground LOL

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[Kits]

Welcome to BirdForum. I hope you enjoy your visits.

I used to have a window feeder which was well used by blue tits, coal tits and great tits. There were no incidents with birds flying in to the window because of it. I took it down because the squirrels discovered it and emptied it within minutes every day.

 

[emc]

I once had a feeder attached to a window for a very short time and I took it down, I don't remember exactly why, I think it was because of the mess left on the window sill and the suction cups kept getting loose

 

[Mike Crawley]

My Dad was allowed to have a window feeder on his bedroom window at his care home.
As above, the only issue was bird poop on the window and the sill. Eventually the staff tired of cleaning the window every couple of days and the feeder had to be removed.

It’s a few years ago now but I don’t remember any mention of birds striking the window.

 

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If you are worried about birds hitting the glass, have a look at the attachment (pages 18-19 or 20-21 depending how you count) and Acopian BirdSavers — Prevent birds from flying into windows.