Janice Enright said she hasn’t seen a situation this bad in years.

Enright, who operates A Wing and a Prayer Bird Rehabilitation Centre north of Bracebridge, said the reports of dead and injured pine grosbeaks this fall are the highest she’s ever seen.

“We’ve had a dozen brought into the sanctuary, and three times that many people call,” said Enright. “That means there are probably hundreds I don’t hear about.”

Ironically, Enright said it’s those who are trying to help the birds that are causing the most harm. Virtually all of the injuries reported have been caused by grosbeaks crashing into windows, and Enright said improperly positioned bird feeders are the chief culprit.

“Bird feeders must be located at least 90 feet away from windows,” said Enright. “If you can’t do that then take it down altogether, or watch them with a set of binoculars.”

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