As hundreds of millions of birds head south, the invisible danger is glass
Summary
Many birds die from flying into glass windows during migration. Volunteers in Washington, D.C. work to help these birds and gather data on these collisions. Efforts are being made to find solutions to prevent these deadly incidents.Key Facts
- Each year, about a billion birds die in the U.S. after colliding with glass windows.
- Birds often hit glass because they can't see it or mistake reflections for real sky and trees.
- Lights Out DC is a volunteer group that collects data and helps injured birds in Washington, D.C.
- Volunteers search city streets for birds that have hit buildings during migration seasons.
- Glass is one of the biggest dangers to birds, alongside cats and habitat loss.
- Research shows there are types of glass and window treatments that can help prevent bird collisions.
- Many bird collisions happen close to the ground rather than high up.
- The goal is to find large-scale solutions to save birds from these collisions.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.