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Celebrating World Migratory Bird Day with Two of Our Installations!
“Migratory birds are world travellers. For generations they have connected people, countries and ecosystems. But they also have a front row seat to what we at UNEP call the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.”
Help the Birds Fly South with Bird-Safe Windows
September isn’t just busy for teachers and students! As folks gear up to return to work, school or to their regular routines, birds across the world are prepping for their autumn migrations.
How to Make Modern Glass Architecture Bird-Friendly
In a 1935 treatise, the great modernist architect Le Corbusier predicted that as the twentieth century pressed on, the supremacy of the “glass wall” would become “obvious” to us—desirable even—as an expression of the spirit of a new age.
Mind, Body & Spirit Wellness - Not Just for the Birds
The toll these last several months have taken on our overall wellness has been great. Many people are finding themselves having aches and pains they never had before, feelings of depression or anxiety or just a general disconnect from the way they used to feel.
A Long-Term Solution for Bird Collisions at the NREL Lab!
Did you know that up to one billion birds in North America will die from a window collision each year? And while innovative and passionate researchers, scientists, birders and citizens advocate for mandatory building standards to prevent harmful window collisions, bird species across North America need our help to protect their dwindling populations.
The Lifespan of Birds and How We Can Help Them Live Longer
Have you ever marveled at a bird in flight? There’s just something about their beating winds and high altitude that makes our feathered friends seem almost invincible, which unfortunately, they are not. In fact, in North America alone, approximately 1 billion of these amazing creatures will die each year due to window collisions. And many migratory species, including...
Celebrate Migratory Birds with Citizen Science Initiatives
Did you know that the second Sundays in May and October are celebrated as World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) in Canada? This year, citizens around the world participated in fun and interactive virtual events to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day in May. People of all ages came together May 8th to show their support and to demonstrate how they like to “Sing, Fly and...
Protect the Pollinators: Why Birds Matter and How You Can Help Them.
Just as there are many species of birds, there are many ways to protect local and migrating bird species from window collisions. And the team at Feather Friendly® team is here to help you access the resources you need to not only prevent bird collisions, but also educate others on bird collisions. Whether you are part of an organization, an avid bird watcher or are...
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