'This isn't a bird problem, it's a design one' – 3 simple, expert methods to stop birds flying into windows, doors, and outdoor mirrors

Living room with wooden floor and gothic window with views to the garden. Red and green upholstered chairs and sofa and floral curtains and cushions.

Glass windows, doors and mirrors are a design win for us, but for birds, they can be disorienting. From small patio doors to entire glass façades, reflective or transparent surfaces confuse birds into thinking they’re flying into open sky.

The good news is, you can drastically reduce these often deadly collisions with a few clever, expert-backed changes at home, from making your windows more visible to adjusting the lighting in your home.