Bird collision monitoring programs reveal why and where birds hit windows, enabling targeted solutions such as Feather Friendly and BirdDivert markers to be deployed.
Notable programs include Toronto’s FLAPCanada , alaudubon's Project Safe Flight, Philadelphia’s birdsafephilly , and ChicagoBirdCollisionMonitors.
These groups document strikes, rescue injured birds, and advocate for changes.
Inspired to establish your own program? The USFish&WildlifeService has a great resource that can help you achieve this:
fws.gov/library/collections/developing-bird-glass-collision-monitoring-program
In brief, you would need to take the following steps:
1️⃣ Set Goals: Define your focus -- specific buildings, seasons, or species.
2️⃣ Assemble a Team: Recruit volunteers and assign roles like data collection.
3️⃣ Design Your Study: Decide when and how often to monitor, and outline documentation methods.
4️⃣ Collect Data: Record bird collisions systematically.
5️⃣ Analyze Results:...