It’s jaw dropping. Just last month, 964 songbirds died after colliding with a single Chicago building—and another 80 were found stunned but alive.
Migratory season is fraught for birds, particularly those who travel at night. Artificial lights and skyglow around buildings can be fatal to migrating birds. Some are casualties of nighttime collisions with windows and walls—like what just happened in Chicago. Others circle the area in confusion until morning, where they land disoriented, making them subject to other threats.
That’s why we’re advocating for Bird Friendly Buildings in our cities to protect birds like the American Goldfinch.
If you make an annual contribution in the next 24 hours, your gift will be matched up to $5,000 for birds. Will you chip in right now?