Lighting, glass, and a chance to keep birds safe on their journey north. Learn how on our website: https://www.stopbirdcollisions.org/
Each spring, hundreds of migratory bird species return to North America from their wintering grounds in Central and South America. This animation highlights just 15 of these extraordinary travelers, offering a glimpse into one of nature’s most inspiring phenomena. As these birds navigate cities and landscapes on their way to breeding grounds, we have an opportunity—and a responsibility—to help keep them safe.
More than one billion birds die each year in the U.S. alone due to collisions with glass. But there are practical, effective steps we can take to make the built environment safer:
Dim non-essential lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Apply bird-friendly treatments to windows.
These actions not only reduce bird mortality, they also conserve energy and promote a healthier nighttime environment for all. Together, we can make a meaningful difference for migratory birds.
The Cornell Lab Of Ornithology is a membership institution dedicated to interpreting and conserving the earth’s biological diversity through research, education, and citizen science focused on birds.
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