09/21/2026
Got bird strikes?
You're not alone, and the problem is much bigger than many people realize. 🐦
Many of our clients already understand the danger windows can pose to birds. But it's difficult to care about a problem we don't know exists, so we wanted to share something worth knowing.
Research estimates that hundreds of millions of birds die each year in the United States from collisions with buildings and glass, and nearly half of that mortality occurs at residences.
Why? Birds don't see our windows the way we do. Reflections of trees and sky can look like open habitat, and the result can be a devastating collision.
Thankfully, many of these collisions are preventable.
The window treatment pictured here creates a visible pattern that helps birds recognize the glass as something they need to avoid. Proper spacing matters—the goal isn't simply putting a few decals on a window, but making the entire glass surface understandable to a bird.
We love birds, and they're an important part of the ecosystems surrounding the homes we're entrusted to care for.
Sometimes stewardship means taking care of the house.
Sometimes it means caring for what lives around it, too.
If bird strikes are happening at your home, give IOC a call. We can take a look and help determine an appropriate solution.
📞 734-436-3820
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