Cords, strings and ribbons
Hanging cords, strings or ribbons in front of your windows can be effective and unobtrusive, even pleasant. Make them yourself or order a product like Acopian BirdSaversTM which are custom-made based on the size of your window(s).
Another ingenious invention along these lines is called The Bird Crash Preventer!TM and uses a series of monofilament line to create an effective, yet invisible warning system to keep birds from hitting windows.
See also Blinds and shades, Surface treatments, and Screens and netting.
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