Each day, the peace of our skies is shattered by a devastating thud. A bird collides with glass—its fragile bones break, and it suffers head trauma. Many of these casualties go unnoticed, and until recently, the true scale of this crisis was grossly underestimated. Enter Dr. Daniel Klem, Jr. For over 50 years, Dr. Klem has been at the forefront of research, revealing the staggering impact of clear and reflective glass on bird populations. His work has shown that the danger is even greater than we once believed, with up to 3.46 billion birds lost annually in the U.S. alone (with a possible range as high as 5.19 billion). Dr. Klem’s work has challenged our understanding of this invisible killer and pushed the boundaries of bird conservation. In a powerful guest post with the Wilson Ornithological Society, he talks about the true lethality of these collisions: wilsonsociety.org/2024/07/15/guest-post-what-happens-when-birds-hit-windows In recognition of his groundbreaking co...