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Here are some ideas to help reduce window hits ........

Attach black silhouettes of flying hawks or strips of opaque tape or flagging to windows to make the glass visible to birds. Some people are reluctant to place silhouettes on their windows because it ruins their view outside so now there are window stickers you can buy that take advantage of the fact that birds can see ultraviolet light. The stickers are transparent to humans, but reflect ultraviolet light so they are seen by birds.You could also use sun catchers that are brightly colored.

Move bird feeders either away from windows (20 feet or more) or closer to windows (three feet or closer) to help prevent injuries.

If the bird is not in danger from cats or other predators, leave it alone. If you feel the bird might be threatened, pick up the bird gently using a towel. Place it in a well-ventilated box. Put the box into a quiet, dark place such as a closet. Do not try to feed or give water to the bird. Do not handle it further. If you hear the bird moving around, open the container outside and let it fly away if it can.

The bird may be suffering from a mild concussion and recover if it’s left alone out of harm’s way to rest for a while. You may be able to release the bird yourself after it has recovered.

If the bird does not recover in a few hours, contact your local wildlife rehabilitation center for further instructions.

Pigeon Flew Into My Window

Well it could be that the birds were seeking shelter, maybe they were being chased by a predator and thought maybe it was safe in your home. I'm assuming you had the curtains open and the bird was unable to see that there was glass there. I use to have pet birds and they would fly into my window all the time because we like to open the curtains, but they wanted more out then coming in. Don't think too much on it, just make sure the bird is ok and nothing will happen.

Sometimes when windows are very clear, birds don't recognize it isn't there, although studies show most birds get used to seeing how buildings look and adapt, thus, they don't land too much into houses.

One time at night we had a bird who flew into our entire house, and tried to get out through the fireplace only to realize it was shut, and it got covered with ash :(

We had to take it to a vet.

But no, I'm pretty sure folk lore states that it isn't a true omen.

I don't believe it's a bad omen... But that's kinda funny. A robin started flying into my window every 10 min all day like a month ago. Haha.

Oh, and usually they fly into windows because they see their reflection.

I've had loads of pigeons fly into my living room window. I think they do it cos they don't know any better. Alternatively, your town could turn into Bodega Bay (cf "The Birds") :)

It's a bad omen if an Eagle craps on yer head

I wouldn't think anything of it. But thats funny haha

That would make me fart.

Simple. They're stupid :-P