Haven't been in this forum before, but since I'm here...

I have some windows that, as long as I have something at the tops of them, can be left clear on the lower panes.

I put up some valances with very open, lacey crochet in bright colors. Since, I haven't had any more casualties.

I normally hang the smaller lighter weight chimes near my doors and windows... it seems to help in many ways... It is not frighteniing to the birds... but it detours them because of the motion. ( sound possibly).
I don't put the decorative garden birds near my windows or doors... I attract them to their birdfeeders and water and other treats out further into yard. Normally in calmer areas of yard...
I hope this helps... I know it has been a couple months since you posted. But thought I would still add this as helpful hints...

We bought small suction cup with hooks on them and change the "hangies" alot. You can find packages of 6 seasonal things at your Dollar Tree or any store. For Christmas/winter we have glittered snowflake and colored icicles. For spring/summer we have flowers and anything colored. We're always looking for funky stuff to slap on there!

A friend uses the AOL CD's w/suction cups on her glass door...says it has helped a lot to keep the birds from crashing into it...I'm going to try it also.
Lorraine

Two years ago I hung CDs in my garden to scare away the squirrels. The squirrels are still here, but I can't think of getting rid of the CDs. I love the swoop and flow of those beams of light in the daytime, and the occasional blink of a bright eye when they reflect the porch light at night.
L.

These work great for windows & patio doors. Betty

Here is a link that might be useful: clings

A friend of mine lives in Oregon. She had the same bird problem with her glass sliding doors. She purchased colorful window clings that matched the theme of her room.
I have purchased from the same website, and now decorate my front entry door & windows for every season.

Here is a link that might be useful: Window Clings

I have two large (4x8)windows and had real problems with the birds flying into them. I put up curtains and that stopped them but I couldn't see out so I put up 2" blinds and they work great. I can open them up all the way and the birds still stay away.

Depending on what the bird is doing, the cling-type decals should work nicely. However, we have floor to ceiling windows across our livingroom and in spite of the drapery swag and cling decals we still have occasional thumps. This generally occurs when the red tail hawks are hunting, and all the birds scatter. Two days ago a robin hit one of the windows trying to escape the hawks; they're not very observant when it's a life or death situation. However, he lived to fly again.

The cling decals work great for keeping the dogs from running into the glass as well.