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A lot of us have seen incidents where birds have killed themselves when they flew into a window or sliding patio door. I have recently seen a link on another conservation website where they draw their members' attention to a new product that will prevent birds from crashing into a window. It is a static-cling or low-tack that may be applied to home or office windows. The decals contain a component which brilliantly reflects ultraviolet sunlight that is invisible to humans but glows like a stoplight for birds.

Has anybody seen this?

You mean this?

Yes, thanks DuQues . Is it available in SA?

They sure need some of this at the restaurant at Shigwedzi.

Yip!! much needed in the greater KNP and anywhere really. Number of species casualties include many species that most birders would love to even see.

Eg: Narina Trogon at Talamati!!!
Pygmy Kingfisher near Skukuza....
and many more....

I am certainly going to make enquiries at some of lour local pet stores/bird clubs and see if I can locate any of those products.
Just yesterday I had a bird fly into our sliding glass patio door, fortunately it did not injure itself and flew off after a few minutes.

I wonder if the sticky semi-transparent material I use at work is the same or has the same ultra-violet treatment? got to find out!

One can buy then in SA from Birds Eye View. They cost R120 incl postage for four decals that looks like hummingbirds drinking from a flower.

They can be ordered from Trevor at trevors@versalec.co.za.

Thanks Imax for the info

pleasure rooies.


Just had a look at Duco's link, and these are the exact same ones.

Just thought I'd let you know that the Skukuza shop has these currently in stock and I have just bought a pack on our recent visit.

They have the Hummingbirds or Butterflies decals and sell for R104.00

Hi All
If anybody is still trying to source these dacals I know the agent in Cape Town and ca PM you his details.
Jaybabe