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littlemissmartypants

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Wed Sep 17, 2025, 10:08 AM Wednesday

Be a Friend to the Birds: Simple Things You Can Do to Help Birds



Lots of suggestions at the link.


Bird-glass collisions are one of the leading human-related causes of bird loss today. According to latest research, at least a billion birds are killed annually in the US.

Because glass reflects habitat or is transparent, birds cannot recognize it as a solid object and fly into it, often with fatal results.

With so much glass being used today, from clear glass railings to high-rise buildings and glass cabins to residential homes, this presents a big problem. Almost anywhere you find untreated glass, there is a danger to avian welfare.

WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT IT?
Appling a specific pattern of lines or dots to the OUTSIDE of reflective glass is the most effective way to prevent collisions. BSBO recommends two companies to purchase and/or apply these products to homes and businesses.
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https://www.bsbo.org/easy-ways-for-you-to-support-conservation.html



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