I wanted to introduce my grandson to nature, but I was afraid of his running into some large single-paned windows. It's like watching an aquarium-the birds cannot see you. I sit in the comfort of my home with my Peterson field guide and my grandson, identifying ducks, geese, and other species. Even routine activities inside the house can scatter the birds outside the house. One-way windows can provide a wonderful opportunity to observe birds much more closely than ordinarily possible.
Proximity has some real advantages for discovery, but one-way windows can have a major drawback.
Birds can see their reflections and interpret them as competitors that need to be chased away or subdued. See the next question. I have tried hawk decals, but they do not faze the bluebirds. My window screens are on the inside of my casement windows. Any suggestions would be appreciated.