At Decorative Films, we believe in using innovation to make a positive impact. That’s why we’re proud to announce our new partnership with American Bird Conservancy (ABC) to support their Glass Collisions Program. Starting January 2025, 3% of all proceeds from our ABC-approved Solyx® Bird Safety Films will be donated to help fund research and solutions that prevent birds from colliding with windows.
The Growing Crisis of Bird Collisions
Each year, more than one billion birds die from striking glass surfaces. This shocking number has contributed to a 30% decline in North American bird populations since 1970—roughly one in four birds lost. Many species, including migratory birds, fail to recognize clear or reflective glass as a barrier, leading to fatal collisions.
To combat this crisis, ABC has rigorously tested and approved solutions, including patterned window films that make glass visible to birds. Every design in Decorative Films’ Bird Safety Film Collection has been tested and meets ABC’s strict Threat Factor rating of 20 or below, meaning they have a proven ability to significantly reduce bird strikes.
A Partnership to Make a Difference
“American Bird Conservancy has long been a leader in reducing bird-window collisions, testing and rating materials that prevent collisions as well as providing resources that anyone can use to keep birds from hitting their windows,” says Bryan Lenz, ABC’s Glass Collisions Program Director. “We are excited to receive support from Decorative Films, one of the first companies to produce bird-friendly window films, and look forward to the growing number of birds that their products will save.”
This partnership is a natural extension of our mission at Decorative Films—to provide innovative window film solutions that enhance health, safety, and conservation efforts.
How You Can Help
By choosing ABC-approved Solyx® Bird Safety Films, you’re not just protecting birds—you’re also contributing to ongoing efforts to study and prevent window strikes. Every purchase helps support ABC’s Glass Collisions Program, funding research, awareness, and new solutions to make the built environment safer for birds.
Our Bird Safety Film Collection
With seven designs in our Bird Safety Film collection, each meeting ABC’s strict Threat Factor standards, you can beautify your home while making a lasting impact on bird conservation.
BSF-DB35 Solar Bird Safety Film
$33.59A SOLYX® product.BSF-DB35 Solar Bird Safety Film is a first-of-its-kind window film designed to both deter birds from flying into glass and reduce the sun's heat impact to your home or building. The solar properties were engineered to reduce unwanted solar heat and glare while enhancing your view of the outdoors. This film rejects up to 64% of the sun's solar energy and 99% of harmful UV rays. SOLYX® Bird Safety Films are designed to deter birds from flying into reflective glass, thus suffering an injury or death. This film is easily applied to exterior glass, outside surface, and is made of a durable, metalized reflective, outside weatherable, scratch resistant polyester film. The spacing on the BSF-DB35 Clear Frost Dot is 2" with an 1/4" dot. Material Threat Factor (MTF) of 20 Why Bird Safety Film? "Birds cannot see glass. They see a reflection of their habitat (trees, bushes, water, sky) in windows or in the reflective exteriors on office towers and other structures, but they cannot see the glass. From a bird’s perspective, glass is an invisible barrier to their habitat. The growth of dense, urban areas along ancient, bird migration routes poses a significant and often fatal threat to migrating birds. Ornithologists now claim that collisions with human-built structures are the leading cause of migratory bird mortality in North America, second only to habitat loss. Deceived by the reflection, and unable to detect the presence of glass or reflective exteriors as solid objects, birds often collide head-on with the windows and buildings themselves. Many migratory birds die on impact, or sustain serious injuries that prevent them from continuing their journey. Stunned birds fall to the ground and become vulnerable to predation. Migratory birds will also collide with the clear glass on structures like greenhouses, solarium's, bus shelters, walkways between buildings, or with windows that meet at the corners on homes or workplaces. They see through these glass structures to the trees or bushes on the other side, and strike the glass in an attempt to find refuge. The same will occur when they see interior, ornamental trees and plants in glass-walled lobbies or through the windows on our homes." [flap.org]From California To Florida, A Push To Make Windows Safer For BirdsClick Above to Read Article!Decorative Films proudly donates 3% of all Solyx Bird Safety Film purchases to the American Bird Conservancy (ABC) Glass Collision Program to support our shared efforts to prevent bird glass collisions. To learn more about ABC's vital efforts, visit abcbirds.org/glass-collisions.
SX-BSFD Frost Dot Bird Safety Film
$27.60A SOLYX® product.SX-BSFD Frost Dot Pattern Bird Safety film is designed to deter birds from flying into reflective glass, thus suffering an injury or death and causing potential damage to property. Our Bird Deterrent film is the best way to stop birds from flying into windows once and for all. Bird strikes are a common problem today in residences and our Bird Strike films have been shown to help control birds from hitting windows. Create Bird Safe windows with our SX-BSFD Bird Strike Safety Film. SOLYX® Bird Safety Film is designed to deter birds from flying into reflective glass, thus suffering an injury or death. This film is easily applied to exterior glass, outside surface, and is made of a durable, crystal clear, outside weatherable, scratch resistant polyester film. This film has an expected outdoor life of 7 years and is cleanly and easily removed and replaced if needed. Our bird safety film has proved to be 100% successful. It is installed at the Philadelphia Zoo and Bronx Zoo and they have reported no fatalities since the bird safety film installation. The dots are specially designed to break reflections on the glass allowing the birds to see that there is an obstruction. The spacing on the SX-BSFD Frost Dot is 2" with an 1/4" dot. Why Bird Safety Film? "Birds cannot see glass. They see a reflection of their habitat (trees, bushes, water, sky) in windows or in the reflective exteriors on office towers and other structures, but they cannot see the glass. From a bird’s perspective, glass is an invisible barrier to their habitat. The growth of dense, urban areas along ancient, bird migration routes poses a significant and often fatal threat to migrating birds. Ornithologists now claim that collisions with human-built structures are the leading cause of migratory bird mortality in North America, second only to habitat loss. Deceived by the reflection, and unable to detect the presence of glass or reflective exteriors as solid objects, birds often collide head-on with the windows and buildings themselves. Many migratory birds die on impact, or sustain serious injuries that prevent them from continuing their journey. Stunned birds fall to the ground and become vulnerable to predation. Migratory birds will also collide with the clear glass on structures like greenhouses, solarium's, bus shelters, walkways between buildings, or with windows that meet at the corners on homes or workplaces. They see through these glass structures to the trees or bushes on the other side, and strike the glass in an attempt to find refuge. The same will occur when they see interior, ornamental trees and plants in glass-walled lobbies or through the windows on our homes." [flap.org]From California To Florida, A Push To Make Windows Safer For BirdsClick Above to Read Article!Decorative Films proudly donates 3% of all Solyx Bird Safety Film purchases to the American Bird Conservancy (ABC) Glass Collision Program to support our shared efforts to prevent bird glass collisions. To learn more about ABC's vital efforts, visit abcbirds.org/glass-collisions.
SX-BSFT Trellis Bird Safety Film
$27.60A SOLYX® product.SX-BSFT Trellis Pattern Bird Safety film is designed to deter birds from flying into reflective glass, thus suffering an injury or death and causing potential damage to property. Our Bird Deterrent film is the best way to stop birds from flying into windows once and for all. Bird strikes are a common problem today in residences and our Bird Strike films have been shown to help control birds from hitting windows. Create Bird Safe windows with our SX-BSFT Trellis Bird Safety Film. SOLYX® Bird Safety Film is designed to deter birds from flying into reflective glass, thus suffering an injury or death. This film is easily applied to exterior glass, outside surface, and is made of a durable, crystal clear, outside weatherable, scratch resistant polyester film. This film has an expected outdoor life of 7 years and is cleanly and easily removed and replaced if needed. Our bird safety film has proved to be 100% successful. It is installed at the Philadelphia Zoo and Bronx Zoo and they have reported no fatalities since the bird safety film installation. The lines are specially designed to break reflections on the glass allowing the birds to see that there is an obstruction. The diamonds on the SXWF-BSFT Trellis are 5-1/4" with 6/16" lines. Why Bird Safety Film? "Birds cannot see glass. They see a reflection of their habitat (trees, bushes, water, sky) in windows or in the reflective exteriors on office towers and other structures, but they cannot see the glass. From a bird’s perspective, glass is an invisible barrier to their habitat. The growth of dense, urban areas along ancient, bird migration routes poses a significant and often fatal threat to migrating birds. Ornithologists now claim that collisions with human-built structures are the leading cause of migratory bird mortality in North America, second only to habitat loss. Deceived by the reflection, and unable to detect the presence of glass or reflective exteriors as solid objects, birds often collide head-on with the windows and buildings themselves. Many migratory birds die on impact, or sustain serious injuries that prevent them from continuing their journey. Stunned birds fall to the ground and become vulnerable to predation. Migratory birds will also collide with the clear glass on structures like greenhouses, solarium's, bus shelters, walkways between buildings, or with windows that meet at the corners on homes or workplaces. They see through these glass structures to the trees or bushes on the other side, and strike the glass in an attempt to find refuge. The same will occur when they see interior, ornamental trees and plants in glass-walled lobbies or through the windows on our homes." [flap.org]Decorative Films proudly donates 3% of all Solyx Bird Safety Film purchases to the American Bird Conservancy (ABC) Glass Collision Program to support our shared efforts to prevent bird glass collisions. To learn more about ABC's vital efforts, visit abcbirds.org/glass-collisions.
SX-BSFAC-02 Frost Bird Safety Film
$27.32Artist Ashley Cecil developed this alluring pattern from a series of original paintings she created during an extensive artist residency at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. The artwork depicts blooming Mountain Laurel surrounding six bird species native to Southwestern Pennsylvania and the broader Eastern US that frequently are victims of colliding with windows. The species include the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Wood Thrush, Common Yellowthroat, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, White-throated Sparrow, and Magnolia Warbler. This decorative pattern will enhance the aesthetic of your windows while also providing protection for birds inhabiting space around your building.The pattern repeats every 21".From California To Florida, A Push To Make Windows Safer For BirdsClick Above to Read Article!Decorative Films proudly donates 3% of all Solyx Bird Safety Film purchases to the American Bird Conservancy (ABC) Glass Collision Program to support our shared efforts to prevent bird glass collisions. To learn more about ABC's vital efforts, visit abcbirds.org/glass-collisions.
SX-BSFAC-01 Color Bird Safety Film
$27.32Artist Ashley Cecil developed this alluring pattern from a series of original paintings she created during an extensive artist residency at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. The artwork depicts blooming Mountain Laurel surrounding six bird species native to Southwestern Pennsylvania and the broader Eastern US that frequently are victims of colliding with windows. The species include the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Wood Thrush, Common Yellowthroat, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, White-throated Sparrow, and Magnolia Warbler. This decorative pattern will enhance the aesthetic of your windows while also providing protection for birds inhabiting space around your building.The pattern repeats every 21".From California To Florida, A Push To Make Windows Safer For BirdsClick Above to Read Article!Decorative Films proudly donates 3% of all Solyx Bird Safety Film purchases to the American Bird Conservancy (ABC) Glass Collision Program to support our shared efforts to prevent bird glass collisions. To learn more about ABC's vital efforts, visit abcbirds.org/glass-collisions.
SX-BSFV Bird Safety Film - Vertical
$27.60A SOLYX® product.SX-BSFV Vertical Pattern Bird Safety film is designed to deter birds from flying into reflective glass, thus suffering an injury or death and causing potential damage to property. Our Bird Deterrent film is the best way to stop birds from flying into windows once and for all. Bird strikes are a common problem today in residences and our Bird Strike films have been shown to help control birds from hitting windows. Create Bird Safe windows with our SX-BSFV Bird Strike Safety Film. SOLYX® Bird Safety Film is designed to deter birds from flying into reflective glass, thus suffering an injury or death. This film is easily applied to exterior glass, outside surface, and is made of a durable, crystal clear, outside weatherable, scratch resistant polyester film. This film has an expected outdoor life of 7 years and is cleanly and easily removed and replaced if needed. Our bird safety film has proved to be 100% successful. It is installed at the Philadelphia Zoo and Bronx Zoo and they have reported no fatalities since the bird safety film installation. The lines are specially designed to break reflections on the glass allowing the birds to see that there is an obstruction. The spacing on the SXWF-BSFV Vertical is 3" with an 1/8" stripe. Why Bird Safety Film? "Birds cannot see glass. They see a reflection of their habitat (trees, bushes, water, sky) in windows or in the reflective exteriors on office towers and other structures, but they cannot see the glass. From a bird’s perspective, glass is an invisible barrier to their habitat. The growth of dense, urban areas along ancient, bird migration routes poses a significant and often fatal threat to migrating birds. Ornithologists now claim that collisions with human-built structures are the leading cause of migratory bird mortality in North America, second only to habitat loss. Deceived by the reflection, and unable to detect the presence of glass or reflective exteriors as solid objects, birds often collide head-on with the windows and buildings themselves. Many migratory birds die on impact, or sustain serious injuries that prevent them from continuing their journey. Stunned birds fall to the ground and become vulnerable to predation. Migratory birds will also collide with the clear glass on structures like greenhouses, solarium's, bus shelters, walkways between buildings, or with windows that meet at the corners on homes or workplaces. They see through these glass structures to the trees or bushes on the other side, and strike the glass in an attempt to find refuge. The same will occur when they see interior, ornamental trees and plants in glass-walled lobbies or through the windows on our homes." [flap.org]From California To Florida, A Push To Make Windows Safer For BirdsClick Above to Read Article!Decorative Films proudly donates 3% of all Solyx Bird Safety Film purchases to the American Bird Conservancy (ABC) Glass Collision Program to support our shared efforts to prevent bird glass collisions. To learn more about ABC's vital efforts, visit abcbirds.org/glass-collisions.
SX-BSFH Bird Safety Film - Horizontal
$27.60A SOLYX® product.SX-BSFH Horizontal Pattern Bird Safety film is designed to deter birds from flying into reflective glass, thus suffering an injury or death and causing potential damage to property. Our Bird Deterrent film is the best way to stop birds from flying into windows once and for all. Bird strikes are a common problem today in residences and our Bird Strike films have been shown to help control birds from hitting windows. Create Bird Safe windows with our SX-BSFH Bird Strike Safety Film.SOLYX® Bird Safety Film is designed to deter birds from flying into reflective glass, thus suffering an injury or death. This film is easily applied to exterior glass, outside surface, and is made of a durable, crystal clear, outside weatherable, scratch resistant polyester film. This film has an expected outdoor life of 7 years and is cleanly and easily removed and replaced if needed. Our bird safety film has proved to be 100% successful. It is installed at the Philadelphia Zoo and Bronx Zoo and they have reported no fatalities since the bird safety film installation. The lines are specially designed to break reflections on the glass allowing the birds to see that there is an obstruction.The spacing on the SXWF-BSFH Horizontal is 1" with an 1/8" stripe.Why Bird Safety Film? "Birds cannot see glass. They see a reflection of their habitat (trees, bushes, water, sky) in windows or in the reflective exteriors on office towers and other structures, but they cannot see the glass. From a bird’s perspective, glass is an invisible barrier to their habitat. The growth of dense, urban areas along ancient, bird migration routes poses a significant and often fatal threat to migrating birds. Ornithologists now claim that collisions with human-built structures are the leading cause of migratory bird mortality in North America, second only to habitat loss. Deceived by the reflection, and unable to detect the presence of glass or reflective exteriors as solid objects, birds often collide head-on with the windows and buildings themselves. Many migratory birds die on impact, or sustain serious injuries that prevent them from continuing their journey. Stunned birds fall to the ground and become vulnerable to predation. Migratory birds will also collide with the clear glass on structures like greenhouses, solarium's, bus shelters, walkways between buildings, or with windows that meet at the corners on homes or workplaces. They see through these glass structures to the trees or bushes on the other side, and strike the glass in an attempt to find refuge. The same will occur when they see interior, ornamental trees and plants in glass-walled lobbies or through the windows on our homes." [flap.org]From California To Florida, A Push To Make Windows Safer For BirdsClick Above to Read Article!Decorative Films proudly donates 3% of all Solyx Bird Safety Film purchases to the American Bird Conservancy (ABC) Glass Collision Program to support our shared efforts to prevent bird glass collisions. To learn more about ABC's vital efforts, visit abcbirds.org/glass-collisions.