Invisible bird protection window film

Science

Building Knowledge
Together

to ensure science-based solutions

Founded by a team of dedicated biologists and material scientists it is our core value to work on the cutting edge of science with evidence-based approaches. We are committed to gather new insights for the entire field through a variety of studies to ensure a high level of quality for our customers and our main goal to make bird-window collisions a thing of the past. In three peer-reviewed studies, we were able to achieve excellent results and we are working on more.

As there is a lack of standards in the assessment of bird protection measures, determining the effectiveness of products under real world conditions is challenging. Therefore, BirdShades is particularly committed to work on the forefront of establishing research-based industry standards. Nevertheless, BirdShades advocates for the establishment and application of evidence-based certifications and standards for real-world applications.

Our scientific
studies so far

Study 1

STUDY 1

Institute for Integrative Conservation, William & Mary, USA
Research Team:
Prof. Swaddle & Team
Research Question:
Do captive songbirds (zebra finches) and wild caught songbirds (cowbirds)
see and avoid BirdShades in a modern flight tunnel setup with ambient daylight?
Setup:
Modern flight-tunnel with ambient daylight

This study emphasizes on:

  1. Ambient daylight
  2. Realistic test conditions
  3. Avoidance behavior
  4. Captive and wild caught songbirds
Original scientific publication published in PeerJ: Swaddle et al 2020
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Study 2

STUDY 2

Glass Traps Foundation & Polish Academy of Sciences, PL
Research Team:
Dr. Zyśk-Gorczyńska & Team
Research Question:
How effective is BirdShades under real-world conditions?
Setup:
3-year field study at glazed bus shelters

This study emphasizes on:

  1. Real-world conditions
  2. Field-monitoring
  3. BACI (Before/after, Control/Impact) Study design
  4. Species variation in natural habitat
Original scientific Publication in Ornis Fennica: Zyśk-Gorczyńska et al 2022
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Study 3

STUDY 3

Institute for Integrative Conservation, William & Mary, USA
Research Team:
Prof. Swaddle & Team
Research Question:
How effective are visible vs. invisible bird protection window films?
And does the installation side (outside or inside) have an influence on effectiveness?
Setup:
Modern flight-tunnel with ambient daylight

This study emphasizes on:

  1. Ambient daylight
  2. Realistic test conditions
  3. Avoidance behavior
Original scientific publication published in PeerJ: Swaddle et al 2023
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  SPOTLIGHTS ON THE

 BRILLIANT MINDS 

that move science forward 

Science is the engine that drives progress. It shapes our understanding of the world, unlocks solutions to critical challenges, and paves the way for a brighter future. BirdShades has been honored to collaborate with top-notch scientists in recent years.

We’re incredibly proud of the groundbreaking research that has emerged from these collaborations. Now, it’s time to shine a spotlight on the exceptional scientists who made it all possible.

Slide 1

Dr. Ewa Zyśk-Gorczyńska

Glass Traps Foundation

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Accomplishments
Founder of Glass Traps Foundation Szklane Pulapki
renowned consultant for bird friendly architecture & designs
"Every bird's life is important and we are definitely losing too many birds through collisions with glass. BirdShades has a solution to make glass visible to birds. Thanks to a special uv film we can save many bird lives."

Studies ecology
of urban areas

>20

peer-reviewed
articles

1

publications including
BirdShades

Slide 1

Prof. Dr. Swaddle

William & Mary, USA
Faculty Director Institute for Integrative Conservation

ReaseachGate
Accomplishments
Past-President and Fellow of the Animal Behavior Society
AAAS Fellow
"Our first hand testing of BirdShades indicates it works just as well as films that have patterns isible to humans. If you want a pattern that people can’t see but that many birds can, check his out more.”

Studies
human-wildlife
interactions

>100

peer-reviewed
articles

2

publications including
BirdShades

Slide 1

Krzysztof Deoniziak, PhD

University of Białystok, Poland
Faculty of Biology

ReaseachGate
Accomplishments
bird-glass collision monitoring coordinator of the University
supervisor of the ornithological section of the Włodzimierz Chętnicki Biological Science Club
"Our partnership with BirdShades not only enables us to test UV film efficacy on a high-collision glazed area and provides invaluable conservation experience for the participating students, but also raises awareness about bird-glass collisions among Polish society”

Exploring the
Human Impact
on Wildlife

>15

peer-
reviewed articles

1

publications including
BirdShades
(in progress)

We love to work on the
cutting edge of science

if you are interested to collaborate with us is in a scientific study, please feel free to reach out to us

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FAQ

The three studies mentioned above are peer-reviewed. This means they were reviewed and approved by independent experts who are not part of the research team. This ensures that the results of the study were correctly interpreted and that the research design aligns with the research question and scientific standards

Our bird protection window film is active in the UVA-range, which is present in daylight. Colors in this wavelength are imperceptible to humans but visible to birds. Thus, the film remains invisible to us. BirdShades makes it possible to protect birds without compromising aesthetics.

We place a high value on a realistic experimental setup and to meet scientific standards. We investigate how birds behave in their natural habitat and how they can be protected from collisions with windows. Some tests simulate a bird flying from an indoor space towards the outside, which is not the scenario under which BirdShades is deployed.