Bird Strike Prevention for
Safer Buildings

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Deterrents & Exclusions

Window Collision Prevention

Every year, millions of birds are injured or killed by window collisions. These incidents, often referred to as bird strikes, occur when birds cannot distinguish reflective or transparent glass from open sky or vegetation. For commercial properties, these collisions not only harm wildlife but can also create liability and maintenance concerns. 

Wild Goose Chase offers professional bird strike prevention services that reduce collisions and make buildings safer for both birds and people. Our team specializes in applying treatments and installing solutions that break up reflections, helping birds recognize windows as solid barriers. 

Understanding the Problem

Why Bird Strikes Happen

Birds perceive the world differently than humans. Large windows, glass facades, and reflective surfaces often appear invisible to them. Instead of seeing a wall, birds see sky, trees, or open space reflected in the glass. As they fly toward what looks like a clear path, they collide with the window, often resulting in injury or death. 

Certain property features increase the likelihood of strikes, including: 

Without intervention, these collisions continue to happen year after year.

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Protect Your Property

The Importance of Bird Strike Prevention

Bird strike prevention is not just about protecting birds. It also helps property managers meet environmental responsibilities, reduce cleanup efforts, and avoid negative public attention. Wildlife organizations and environmental groups increasingly recommend or require bird-friendly building practices, making prevention an important part of facility management. By investing in prevention solutions, properties can: 

Our Process

Our Approach to Bird Strike Prevention

At Wild Goose Chase, we use proven techniques and products that effectively reduce window collisions. Our team begins with an assessment to identify which parts of the building are most at risk. High-risk areas often include windows near landscaping or structures with glass that reflects the sky. 

Based on our findings, we recommend and install treatments designed to make glass more visible to birds while maintaining the building’s appearance. 

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How It Works

Effective Solutions for Bird Strike Prevention

We offer a variety of solutions to prevent bird collisions, including: 

Specialized window films create visual patterns that birds can see, breaking up reflections and signaling that the surface is solid. These films can be installed in patterns that are aesthetically pleasing and maintain natural light. 

Learn more about our preferred products from Feather Friendly here.

We help identify glass surfaces that pose the highest collision risks and recommend effective prevention strategies tailored to the building’s architecture. Our team provides on-site guidance and supervises your existing crew or contractors during application to ensure materials are installed correctly and perform as intended. 

In some instances, external barriers such as screens or netting provide a physical layer that prevents direct impact. These systems are discreet and highly effective. 

Every property is unique, so we customize our approach to ensure the most effective prevention. 

Trust the Experts

Benefits of Professional Installation

Professional installation is essential for bird strike prevention to work as intended. Poorly applied films or improperly spaced decals will not stop collisions. Our trained technicians ensure that every solution meets spacing guidelines and industry standards for visibility to birds. 

Additionally, we use products designed to withstand weather and maintain their effectiveness for years. This reduces the need for frequent replacements and ensures lasting results. 

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Integrating Bird Strike Prevention
with Other Bird Management Services

Bird strike prevention is part of a larger strategy to create bird-safe environments. Wild Goose Chase also provides other bird control solutions, including exclusion systems, deterrents, and population management programs. When combined, these services minimize bird-related risks and enhance property safety. 

For example, preventing birds from nesting near high-risk windows can further reduce the likelihood of collisions. Our team evaluates all factors contributing to bird activity and offers comprehensive recommendations. 

Markets We Serve

Where Bird Strike Prevention Matters Most

Bird strike prevention is crucial for properties with large glass surfaces, particularly near natural habitats or migratory routes.

These sites often have extensive glass facades where bird collisions are most common.

  • Corporate Office Parks and Campuses
  • Hospitals and Educational Facilities
  • Airports and Transportation Hubs
  • Shopping Centers and Retail Complexes
  • Mid-Rise Residential and Multi-Unit Buildings
  • Municipal and Government Properties
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Trusted Experts in the Industry

Why Choose Wild Goose Chase for Bird Strike Prevention

Wild Goose Chase has decades of experience in humane bird management. Our solutions are backed by science, tested in real-world environments, and installed by experts who understand bird behavior. We work closely with property managers to develop cost-effective, long-term strategies that protect both buildings and wildlife. 

When you choose our services, you gain:

Our reputation is built on delivering solutions that work without compromising building aesthetics. 

Client Testimonials

"The Migratory Bird Management team efforts have made our operations easier. By managing bird population and deterring birds from returning, we have reduced/eliminated the annoyances and dangers of birds affecting staff and vendors performing roof maintenance on our high rise, window cleaners propelling off the building and parkers at our open air six story parking structure. They usher you through the complexities of government requirements and do it with reasonable prices and great follow up. Any building that has birds posing obstacles should reach out to Mike and his team for assistance!"

General Manager, Colliers Sherry K.

"Migratory Bird Management offered a turnkey service, keeping us up to date with their progress throughout the process this Spring and Summer. The team provided pictures and status updates after each visit. Mike even reached out to the City to keep them in the loop on numerous occasions. In 2020 they were able to humanly remove over 2,400 nests and 13,000 eggs from the roof top of the building."

Property Manager, Kroger Real Estate Jennifer B.

"What unbelievable difference compared to the last few years!!! Three weeks into the ‘season’ we noticed a huge decline in the bird numbers. Four weeks after that the seagulls were almost non-existent. We were never ‘dive-bombed’ this year. We didn’t have one customer that complained to us about the birds. I didn’t hear one complaint from our employees about the droppings in our parking lot. Nor did they have to go home and wash their cars everyday like the last few years. We never thought seagulls could have such an impact on our business. Thank you again for solving this issue for us. Definitely money well spent !! Thank you again !!"

DWF Wholesale Florist Patrick G.

"I want to commend your entire team for the excellent work done on the installation of my new bird deterrent laser. Both Gordon and Carla were responsive and helpful in the installation process. They both are experts in what they do. Also, I must say that despite my initial skepticism about the ability of the laser to keep the geese flocks off my property, it has been 100% effective in keeping the geese away. The day before the installation of the laser, I had 27 geese on my 6-acre property. They were so bold I could not scare them away. The day after we turned on the laser, no geese. And we have not seen a single goose for weeks now. I am now free to enjoy our lake home and property without the mess and nuisance of flocks of migratory waterfowl. Life on the lake is good again. Thanks for your good work and your excellent team of Gordon and Carla. I am happy to provide a reference for potential customers of yours. I am sold on the laser."

Murphy Residential David M.

"We’ve proudly been using Wild Goose Chase at our airport since 1999! Sue and the team do an outstanding job with wildlife mitigation on our airport that has helped us in more ways than we can count. Innovation is another extremely favorable attribute that WGC has. We were the first Airport in the United States to use canines for geese control and now one of the first handful of airports to use laser technology as well. Very professional and compassionate staff that honestly cares about our clients. Their work, dedication, and passion for their mission is what make them an industry leader, nota follower."

Chicago Executive Airport, PWK

"Thank you for doing such great work all of these years and being totally responsive to our needs. It has been an easy ride, and you’ve made it easy!"

Head of Natural Resources for Outdoor Garden & Museum

Wild Goose Chase has provided reliable and effective goose management solutions for our golf course for nearly five years. We appreciate the way they work with our budget to provide the best services for the best return on our investment. Our account manager is very knowledgeable about our golf course and always provides recommendations to best minimize the goose population and issues that they cause. They continue to provide a great service without disrupting our golf operations, which is very important to us.

Golf Course Superintendent

"Since implementing the automated laser, we have seen an 80-90% reduction in the number of birds so far this year compared to this time last year. I’ve been impressed so far with the results.”

Fish Farm Manager

"Wild Goose Chase has been a great success with our geese control. Our garden has grown to a considerable height (with a lot of hand watering) and the geese don’t seem to give it a second look."

Downtown Services Manager

"KEI has successfully contracted with Migratory Bird Management (MBM) to provide our clients management of nuisance birds for quite a while now. KEI finds it invaluable that MBM offers a turnkey service, including managing and navigating the required federal permit and reporting process and forms. Mike Michalski and his team are very knowledgeable in bird behavior, bird species, and the unique challenges each present. Mike is always pro-active and keeps us and our clients well informed of their progress in managing this critical service. MBM's professional approach to protecting our client's employees, visitors and property from the hazards of nuisance birds provides a value added service that we can bring to the table for our clients. KEI highly recommends you call Mike and MBM if you are experiencing issues with nuisance birds."

President, Kujawa Enterprises Inc. Chris K.

"Migratory Bird Management was hired to assist with the goose population problem. Within a few short weeks, with the aid of the trained dogs and a remote control boat, the technicians were able to reduce the population to only a few mating pairs. Their repeated visits to the site, both day time and evenings eventually caused the geese to become annoyed and leave the site. Their methodology of irritating the birds with light, sound, and the dogs, without physically harming the geese allows for a solution that protects the wildlife, eliminated the nuisance situation in a manner that was acceptable to everyone."

Senior Asset Manager, Greywold Partners, Inc. Marilyn H.

Protect Your Property with Bird Strike Prevention

Every bird collision is preventable with the right solutions in place. Wild Goose Chase provides bird strike prevention services that safeguard wildlife, meet environmental goals, and protect your property. 

Contact us today to schedule an assessment. Our experts will recommend the best treatments to make your building bird-friendly and safe for years to come.