Blog Entries tagged with Bird Conservation
Why Some Labelled “Bird-Friendly” Products Can Be Ineffective
Glass collisions are a serious threat to bird populations and unless we start making urban developments that consider wildlife species, this threat will only persist. Fortunately, there are products on the market that prevent birds from colliding with glass. However, not all of these products are created equal. In fact, some may fail to reduce bird collisions. In...
What happens to birds after a glass collision?
Each year in North America, glass collisions take the lives of 1 billion birds. This startling statistic may leave you with several questions like, why do birds collide with glass in the first place? What happens to them after? And what should I do if I find an injured bird? In today’s blog, we’ll be exploring the answers to these questions.
Global Study Reveals About Half of All Birds in Decline
Birds are an integral part of our ecosystem. From pollination and seed dispersal to insect and rodent control, birds play a vital role in maintaining balance within our environment. However, without proper attention being paid to their well-being, birds could soon become a thing of the past. In fact, according to a recent study, far more avian species are losing...
Why some Bird Species don’t Migrate
Each fall, billions of birds take flight and travel thousands of miles south for the winter. Some of them, however, choose to spend their winters close to home. Year-round, avian species like the Black-capped Chickadees, Downy Woodpeckers, and Northern Cardinals can be spotted across North America. But regardless of whether birds migrate or stay local, Feather...
A Lasting Solution for Bird Collisions at the Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Each year in North America, up to 1 billion birds will die as a result of a window collision. Migratory species are often lost prior to reproduction during spring migration, while fledglings may be lost while attempting their first migration in the fall. And while many of us continue to advocate for mandatory building standards to prevent harmful window collisions,...
Feather Friendly Window Markers make debut in New Zealand
Feather Friendly window markers have made their debut in New Zealand with a large-scale bird collision mitigation project.
Spreading Awareness by Engaging Local Community
In Canada, window collisions kill up to 42 million birds each year. Yet most of us know little about this danger, and even fewer are aware of the solutions that are available to prevent these deaths.
What Are the Biggest Threats to Birds in North America?
If you’ve stopped by our blogs before, you might be familiar with our mission to prevent window collisions. After all, next to cats, window collisions are the biggest culprit of bird deaths in North America—and we’re thrilled to see our customers do their part!
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