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Stopping Birds from Attacking Windows

Q: A bird pecks at my kitchen window daily. How do I stop it?

A: The bird (likely a cardinal) sees its reflection as a territorial rival. This happens in spring and again in fall when day/night ratios match. Tape newspaper on the window to break the reflection; remove in a few weeks. Fall episodes are shorter than spring.

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