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How many species of gulls are in this single clip? See if you can tell, then wait to see the answer!

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This webinar, held by the Cornell Lab Of Ornithology describes why glass is such a huge threat to birds and how we can all do our part to make our homes safer for our feathered friends!

Migration ecologist Andrew Farnsworth discusses why glass and window collisions happen and their impact on our wild bird populations, including which birds are most affected and the role of light pollution. We share effective and affordable solutions to prevent collisions at your home and in your communities! The webinar ends with a … Continue

Learn how your home or building can help reduce bird collisions: https://www.stopbirdcollisions.org/

For years, McCormick Place Lakeside in Chicago was a deadly hotspot for migrating birds, with its glass façade contributing to countless collisions. After a tragic mass collision event in October 2023, building managers knew they had to act. They partnered with Feather Friendly® to install bird-friendly dot patterns across nearly two football fields’ worth of glass, a major step toward preventing future tragedies.

Now, longtime bird monitor David Willard reports a dramatic drop in bird collisions … Continue