"There is a sweet little Finch that keeps flying into one of my kitchen windows. It's a raised casement that sits right above my sink, where I've attached a drying rack, used to stack Tupperware lids and cutting boards. There's nothing remotely alluring or even welcoming about my side of this window. No "open concept" to investigate or marble topped island to perch upon. And I'm certainly not giving Snow White vibes while washing dishes or rinsing produce."
"And yet this charming creature seems intent on flying through the glass. It's incessant. Day after day, hour after hour, she flies from one of the citrus trees in my yard right into the pane. She swoops delicately, though, not hard, like she's attacking, but gently, as if she wants to explore what's on the other side. I'm not annoyed by the constant flapping and tapping. Rather, I'm worried about this tiny bird hurting herself."
"I have rearranged the various and sundry items that might entice her flight, making sure to remove any additionally reflective surfaces. I've gone outside to shoo her away. I've sprayed the exterior with water so as to add depth to her perception. The internet suggests smearing the outside of the window with a bar of soap, which is supposed to create a visual barrier for the bird."
A House Finch repeatedly strikes a raised casement window above a kitchen sink, flying from nearby citrus trees and gently colliding with the glass. The observer worries the bird will injure herself from the persistent behavior. Items near the window were rearranged and reflective surfaces removed to reduce attraction. Attempts to shoo the finch and to spray the exterior with water were made to alter depth perception. Internet-recommended measures include smearing the outside of the window with a bar of soap to create a visible barrier, though that step requires a ladder and has not yet been completed.
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