Why We Hang Branches in Front of Our Windows: The Feather-Friendly Story

If you’ve visited our dental clinic, you might’ve noticed branches hanging in front of our windows. No, it’s not a quirky art installation or a new landscaping trend! We get asked about it all the time, so we thought we’d share the story behind it. Spoiler alert: It’s all for our feathered friends!

Birds often see windows as open space, especially when reflections make it look like there’s more sky or trees. Unfortunately, this can lead to them flying headfirst into the glass. The sound of a bird colliding with a window is enough to make anyone’s heart sink, and we wanted to prevent that from happening.

So, we did some research and found that hanging branches in front of windows works wonders. Birds are used to navigating around branches in nature, so they instinctively recognize them as obstacles they can't fly through. By creating this natural-looking barrier, the branches make the windows much more visible to our friends.

Now you know the story behind our window branches. They’re not just for show; they’re our way of protecting birds in the area. Next time you visit, you can impress your friends with a little nature-friendly knowledge—and maybe even inspire others to take bird-safe measures for their own windows!

Ready for a visit? Contact Creekside Family Dental Care at 905.295.3011 to schedule your next appointment!