You can use a plastic shower curtain instead of a drop cloth, but these tend to be a little lighter. If you live in a windier area, it may blow off. This is the most efficient option if you value the natural light coming in through your window.

Clean your window thoroughly with a cleaning solution and let it air dry before installing window film. If you choose a white or translucent window film, birds may still be able to see their reflections.

This is a great option if you live in an area near a lot of other homes. Once the bird stops attacking, it’s a sign that they’ve found somewhere else to go and you can probably take the paper off. This is the best way to deal with attacking birds if you really don’t care about the light coming in through your window.

If you don’t have slots for window screens on your windows but want them to look good, you’ll need to hire a contractor to install them for you. The pre-framed screens slide out and use tension to keep them in place. In rare cases, birds will look like they’re attacking the mesh. This is usually just a bird trying to collect small items for a nest, though. To stop birds from pecking at window screens, get wire mesh screens that can’t be clipped by a bird’s beak and they’ll simply give up after a few failed attempts.

Some birds will attempt to land on top of the flowers or plants once they see their reflection, but you can simply remove the plants if this happens and use another option.

How many lengths of string or twine you use depends on the size of the bird that is attacking your window. For smaller birds, place a length of string once every 1–2 inches (2. 5–5. 1 cm); for larger birds, put a string once every 4–5 inches (10–13 cm).

If you have adjustable windows that pivot towards your vehicle to protect them from sideswipes, turning the mirrors inside whenever you park the vehicle can prevent birds from jumping on them.

This is basically the only option if birds are seeing their reflection in your vehicle’s paint.

This is a pretty simple solution, but it won’t work for some birds that have seen decoy owls before.

A windsock is a conical sheet of fabric that catches the wind and lets you know which direction it is blowing. The brackets for windsocks and flags typically come with the item you purchase. This is not a particularly good option if you don’t live in particularly windy area. It’s a great option if you consistently have problems with birds attacking a single window, though.

It will cost $300-700 per window if you install the shutters yourself. If you hire a contractor, it will cost $400-1,000 a window. The cost fluctuates based on the type of shutter you choose and how big your window is. Shutters are nice to have if you live in a hot area. They do quite a good job at keeping heat out when they’re closed. If the shutters flap in the wind when they’re open, they will also scare birds away.

If the wind chime is really quiet, it may actually attract birds.