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HighVoltageBlonde

12 years ago

4 birds hit my porch glass windows all at once. 2 flew off but 2 didn't make it, as you can see from the pictures. I watched them for about 15 minutes and they barely moved, so I assume when I go back they'll be dead. :(

I believe they are yellow tailed finches, and that one is female and the other is male, since their breasts are different colors. I've never had them before, so I want to make sure that's what they are, and I also want to know if anyone can summon a guess as to why all 4 of them hit the glass at once. They were flying fast, it made quite a noise. I would do anything to keep it from happening again.

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gymnmore
12 years ago
Maybe a Cedar Waxwing. We had them two years ago.
danetherton
12 years ago
They are Waxwings, and probably Cedar, unless you live in Canada. Thee is no bird in North America called "Yellow Tailed Finch". The Peterson's Guide to birds is a great resource, as is also the National Geographic guide, the Sibley, and the Golden. They are great to have around the window where you have your feeder. I am attaching a link to stop window strikes.

Here is a link that might be useful: Top 10 Things You Can Do to Prevent Window Strikes
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HighVoltageBlonde
Original Author
12 years ago
I have a neurological disorder that prevents me from retaining information. I knew that wasn't a Finch, and I know what a Waxwing is. I was just so distraught I came here immd and posted. I guess they just saw the trees on the other side. Anyway finally, after about an hour, they were gone. So I'm telling myself they survived. I just hate to see any animal struggle or suffer. Plus I've been waiting on them to come; the new neighbors chopped down all the trees next door, and I'm sure that spooked them. I added a few feeders and they're slowly coming back. But I don't want them returning like that! And they're such beautiful birds.

Ok, I'll check out the link, and thanks very much for the replies.

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