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I can't take credit for the Rainbow in Whitby shot. That was supplied to me by my Mum. and taken by my Mum. She Hasn't a blog as yet (trying to talk her into it!) so I offered to publish it on my site. What do you think?

"Rainbow in Whitby" larger version

For a great collection of Skyscapes vist SkyWatch

Warm the trail...

I'd pencilled in a trek for this morning, but had to cancel due to the awful weather we've had today.
The bright climate I yearned for, to warm the trail and the soul, failed to materialise. Unlike yesterday's Autumn sun. But for other commimtments, I could have taken advantage of. During which I prayed for more of the same today.
Hopefully the weekend will bring the sun and the smile, and I can make good on my promises, of which I intend to, and want to.

Photo suppliedby Bird Watchers Digest.

First for Britain...
The Alder Flycatcher (above) which is native to North America and which Winters in the South of America has been seen on British shores this Autumn. This species of Flycatcher was discovered when migratory counts were gathered.


Window pane collisions - Bird fatalities:
Solutions ~

There are many ways to
reduce bird strikes at windows.
• Hang ribbons, wind chimes, or hawk
silhouettes the full length of the glass
outside windows, using a suction cup.
Movement is more effective in deterring
birds than static images on the glass.
• Move house plants away from windows.
• Place bird feeders, birdbaths, and plants
less than half a meter from windows, so
that birds are less likely to build up
enough momentum to harm themselves.
• Close curtains and blinds whenever
possible.
• Use window films that lessen the glare
and transparency of glass.
• Extinguish building lights or draw blinds
from dusk until dawn.

I hope some of this is helpful to you reluctantfarmchik, I'm sure not all.
You probably don't wish for anything to obstruct your windows especially not a window length hawk silhouette!

There's a PDF file with different information, you can source. I hope will be helpful.

Download PDF file (right click - "Save Target As")

Credit to the IMBD and the Journal of Field Ornithology for supplying the information.

You may also like to read this article by John Nielson.

Quote:

DANIEL KLEM, JR. (Department of Zoology):

“Eliminating bird attractants from the vicinity of windows will reduce or prevent strikes by reducing the number of birds near the glass hazard.”
So what do I do, reluctantfarmchik? I have a Window Feeder!

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