One thing all cities should enforce for future builds(especially for skyscrapers), is bird-protection on windows.
In Canada, 16-42 million birds are killed by window strikes, and in the USA, that number goes up to 365 million-1 billion.
Sadly, one or two of those bird-shaped decals do not help, since the decals have to be no more than 2-inches apart.
“Window decals may help, but they must be placed no more than 2-4 inches apart in order to be effective. Birds will try to fly through larger gaps. This means that on large windows, many closely spaced decals may be necessary to deter bird collisions.” Audubon
Luckily, however, the fix for this window problem is easy. For the first example; there are bird-safe decorative window films and decals(they must go on the outside of the window).
The most common design is made up of several small white dots, while others are more decorative.
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If decals will not work for you (they sometimes don’t last in cold climates), you can opt for permanent (and more expensive) window etchings.
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Need an even less expensive option? You can make your own dots or designs using a Uni-Posca pen. The markings can be scraped off if needed. Just remember that the markings must be on the outside part of the window for them to work.
If more apartment complexes and skyscrapers used these or other solutions, we’d be a step closer to co-existing with nature.
Very interesting