First aid for our avian friends

Re: “Bird collisions with household windows clearly a big problem,” Oct. 2.

Thank you very much for telling readers about how many birds are injured when they fly into windows. Did you know there is a very simple way to resuscitate them? If the bird is still alive (watch its chest for respirations), cup it in your hands to keep it warm and gently blow on its face. You can usually resuscitate it in 10 minutes.

For more information, go to http://www.exoticpetvet.net/avian/cpr.html.

M.J. Leslie, Calgary

Calgary Herald/files A male barn swallow arrives back at a birdhouse where its mate awaits. Reader says birds that crash into house windows can be saved.