Since ancient times, among different nationalities, birds have been associated with mystical rites and are used for all kinds of fortune telling and spells. It is believed that the bird is a symbol of the human soul. This belief still exists in our time.
There are various popular beliefs about birds - both good and bad. Many of them have a scientific basis.
The tit, which is considered almost legendary, is the heroine of various beliefs. There is a sign associated with it - "the bird hit the window, knocking on the glass." It is generally accepted that this is a bad sign, which means that misfortune will happen, sometimes even death. According to other versions, if a bird crashed into a window, it was a good sign, and this is due to the fact that the tit is considered to be a representative of light power and a close relative of the famous Blue Bird - a symbol of happiness.
However, if we analyze the behavior of birds and think about why they break in glass, it turns out that this has nothing to do with beliefs. This is not a sign - "the bird hit the window." Weather, predators and lack of food are reasons that influence the behavior of birds. In winter or autumn, the tit knocks on the glass - which means that it is attracted to food and light in a warm house. The bird is not going to click trouble, it is just very hungry and hungry.
Feathered, unlike mammals, see the world differently. One can guess that they, seeing their reflection in the glass, think that another individual is flying on them. Birds that spend their lives during the day have eyes on the sides of their heads, which gives them greater visibility and helps them more successfully hide from enemies. But this advantage is provided to them due to the fact that they have a lower depth of perception, and explains the moment when they take their reflection in the window for another bird.
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color perception of birds is also peculiar. They cannot distinguish colors and their intensity in the same way as a person, in this connection they confuse real things and reflection.
The sign "bird hit the window" is most often manifested in the spring season. This is due to the fact that the first month of spring is the first part of the mating season. During this period, males fight for influence on their territory. Therefore, when they see their reflection in the glass, they think that it is their competitors and try to attack them. In spring, migratory birds migrate, they fly to the north and prepare for the withdrawal of chicks. At this time, birds often fall into the windows.
What should be done to prevent such cases from happening? Experts say this is a difficult question. Artificial owls, rubber snakes and other frightening objects cannot help in solving the problem. Curtaining windows with curtains and curtains also does not solve the problem, since birds are still reflected in the glass.
In order for the omen ("the bird hit the window") not to frighten, you can cut winged figures from paper and stick them on glass. Silhouettes of falcons and other predators on glass repel birds well from windows.
You can close the windows outside, at least for a while. For example, very often the birds strike in the morning and keep them awake, for this time you should close the windows from the outside.