Woodpecker survived window strike and other birdie pix

[Omaha Steve]

Last edited Thu Jun 23, 2016, 09:50 PM - Edit history (1)

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Today after striking the same window that killed a Rose-breasted Grosbeak May 18th: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10027841026

He was breathing and his eyes were blinking immediately after striking the window. He started moving his head after a few minutes. We knew from that he would be ok. After about 15 minutes he jumped to his feet and flew back into the forest.

He is a Downy Woodpecker: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Downy_Woodpecker/id



On the left, a Sparrow feeds it's baby. That is a squirrel feeder BTW.



Our tiki fountain is a bird favorite place. We are trying to keep the turkeys from bathing in it. Cleaning up after they poop in it is no fun. You can just see the water spout.

[elleng]

1. Lucky bird!

A something flew into my window Tuesday, and flew right off! Got a picture of little feathers, that's all folks!

[Omaha Steve]

2. I had to post this photo of window strike stickers in the window in the GD post

Obstructing the view of the birdbath is a hawk. Some are hummingbirds. They don't show up well in the picture.

[sherlocksistah]

3. I chase hawks off so they won't attack the birds

though we've not seen a hawk in some time in our backyard. When I hear them, I grab a broom, run outside, make loud noises, shout at them too. Seems to work to keep them away. I think I've probably saved a few little birds by doing that.

[Omaha Steve]

4. We have hawks and owls hunting our birds

Here are two sitting on our fence.





Sitting in a tree not far away.

[TuxedoKat]

5. You can buy special clear liquid

to avoid birds striking windows. I haven't tried it yet myself so can't vouch for it.

http://windowalert.com/uv-liquid-1-5oz-bottle/

http://www.birdwatchingdaily.com/featured-stories/15-products-that-prevent-windows-strikes/