This fascinating TV segment explains why, and what some technology companies are doing about it.
According to the televised segment on CBS Sunday Morning, the birds are just trying to migrate, but they get distracted by lights or reflections, and are unaware of the hazards posed by glass.
Migration is a risky and exhausting time in a bird’s life. Birds migrate hundreds to thousands of miles – sometimes burning half their body mass along the way.
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.
Do your part!
A CSU study found that it is easy for all of us to help the birds – simply turn off outdoor lights at night. “If we turned off all lights tonight, there would be no birds colliding because of lights tonight,” says the study. “The impact is immediate and positive for birds.”