In a message dated 5/19/2004 12:07:40 AM Eastern Standard Time,
 writes:

> What does work:
>
>     1. Keeping the windows quite dirty in migratory season.  Seems to be
> the least
>       intrusive solution for a home.  Hardly possible for a commercial
> building.
>     2. Stretching plastic "fruit netting" across the windows.  It can be
> left up all year.
>       I use netting with square holds about 3/4 inch in size.
>

Or leaving screens in all year round if you have them.  Sort of a cushioning
effect before the bird hits the glass.

Bobbi Reichwein
Davidsonville