Unpopular opinion: Those cheap window decals from the dollar store actually worked for me

I put up a pack of 20 little hawk silhouettes last spring, expecting nothing, but we've only had one strike in 8 months (a robin that was totally fine after a few minutes). Anyone have a good source for more durable ones that won't fade so fast?

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wadea532mo ago

Wait, you found something that actually works? That's awesome. I've tried so many things and nothing really helped. My place is like a bird strike zone, it's so depressing. Where did you put the decals, just on one window or all of them? I might have to try this if they're still selling them.

willowc602mo ago

So you only had one strike, but you're calling that a win? I'd say that's a huge win, honestly. My neighbor spent a fortune on some fancy UV stickers and still gets a few thumps a week. If your cheap ones stopped almost all of them, that's the goal. The fading is just a sign they're doing their job by being visible.

fiona33213d ago

Read somewhere that birds learn to avoid decals after a while anyway, so the fading might not even matter. Your neighbor might have better luck with fewer, bigger decals instead of a bunch of tiny ones.