Building collisions are a leading cause of bird deaths

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It's staggering, KAREN. Hundreds of species of birds—including the American Goldfinch and Ruby-throated Hummingbird—are impacted by artificial lights and skyglow around buildings during their migratory periods. In fact, we lose up to 1 billion birds every year just in the United States due to building collisions. But you can help make our communities safer for all birds, KAREN. That's why we're working in and partnering with cities and communities across the country to make all of our lands safer for birds.

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If you join us with your first annual gift right now, it will be matched up to $5,000 for vulnerable birds. Can we count on your help straight away? Birds like the American Goldfinch are counting on you.

American Goldfinch.

The U.S. loses 1 billion birds a year to building collisions.

Dear KAREN, 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?

We're urging Congress to pass legislation like the Bird Safe Buildings Act, a common-sense solution to help birds avoid collisions by promoting bird-friendly materials and design features at federal buildings. The passage of this legislation could mean the difference for migratory birds facing a multitude of threats and in need of protection.

We need your help to protect birds

Up to 1 billion birds are killed in building collisions each year in the United States.

Species like Ruby-throated Hummingbirds and American Goldfinches are particularly susceptible to building strikes.

We're advocating for legislation like the Bird Safe Buildings Act, to help birds avoid collisions by promoting bird-friendly materials and design features at federal buildings.

With dependable support from caring people like you we can continue the important programs and partnerships that will protect birds and the places they need no matter what challenges they face. There's still time to have your annual gift be matched up to $5,000 to safeguard birds like the American Goldfinch. Will you make your annual donation today? Sincerely, National Audubon Society

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Photo: Debra Herst/Audubon Photography Awards. Illustrations: Ruby-throated Hummingbird and American Goldfinch.

 

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