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The Bird Collision Prevention Alliance (BCPA) has developed and produced a vinyl film decal with a scannable QR code. Since March 2026, 500 decals have been distributed across almost 50 participating organizations from AZA SAFE NAS and are continuing to be installed in zoo facilities across North America.

Research shows bird deaths from collisions far surpass previous estimates, highlighting urgent need for bird-safe glass retrofits and artificial light reduction measures.

According to experts, up to a billion birds die every year from flying into buildings and skyscrapers – distracted by lights or reflections, or unaware of the hazards posed by glass. But some architects are using new bird-friendly glass in their construction, while public-awareness campaigns are having a dramatic effect on creating safer environments for migrating birds. Correspondent David Pogue reports.

BirdNote Co-host Deja Perkins will speak with Douglas Stotz and Judy Pollock about the 2023 mass collision event at the McCormick Center. Co-host Purbita Saha takes us to New York’s Jacob Javits Convention Center.

The world’s top system for certifying environmentally conscious design is putting more emphasis on preventing bird-building collisions, but critics say it’s still too easy for builders to skip measures that could save avian lives.

FGCU’s Ornithology Club partnered with FGCU’s art galleries to create designs on glass at the University to prevent collisions

The Evening Grosbeak needs your help. For decades this brightly colored finch was a beloved winter backyard feeder bird during its irruptions from more northern or montane breeding areas. Recent studies have found that Evening Grosbeak has lost more than…

Environmental advocates in Dallas are celebrating a successful campaign to make the new convention center safer for migratory birds.

Following the February 2024 Multi-Sector Summit to Address Light Pollution and Bird Collisions, a large collaborative partnership formed to address light pollution and stop bird collisions. Here are just a few examples highlighting the partnerships’ work.

Produced by Connecticut Public, ‘Where We Live’ puts Connecticut in context. Guests Craig Repasz, Misha SemeLev, and Alan Sheiness explore how light pollution impacts birds, river ecosystems, insects and even human health.

Since bird-safe film was installed on the building’s windows last summer, collisions into the mostly glass structure are down over 95% during the recent fall migration compared with previous seasons, the Field Museum said.

On Oct 29-30, the Bird Collision Prevention Alliance will host two half days of inspiring talks and presentations on a variety of topics around bird collision prevention and advocacy for partners and collaborators.