Between 100 million and a billion birds die each year due to collisions
with windows and other glass in homes and commercial buildings. These
deaths are a major factor in the dwindling number of wild birds in America.
Birds can’t see glass. During the day, they see things reflected in
glass, like trees and sky, or an apparent passage through a building
when two windows are opposite each other. Many birds migrate at night.
They can become disoriented by lighted windows in tall buildings and
crash into them.
Here in Colorado, many office buildings managers have agreed to turn off
their lights at night during migration. This is a great help, but many
deaths also occur with residential glass at any time of year, especially
around bird feeders.
The good news is that you can help reduce this tragic loss of life. To
learn how, go to http://flap.org/prevent.htm.
This message is from the Safe Skies program and the Conservation
Committee of the Audubon Society of Denver
(NOT TO BE PART OF THE MESSAGE: This message is submitted by Nancy
Stocker, 2885 S Gilpin Street, Denver, CO 80210, 303-759-4056; this is a
second submission, as the first one did not appear. My inquiry indicated
I should include more information about the source of the message. Polly
is the head of the ASGD Conservation Committee, and Joe is the
originator/leader of the Safe Skies program here in Denver. Both have
encouraged me to submit this message.)
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