By Adam Betuel, Birds Georgia
Twice each year, billions of birds take on the incredible journey of migration.
Migrating primarily at night, the birds use our setting sun and stars as their guide, making occasional stops along the way to rest and refuel.
The journey is long and difficult, and, in recent years, a threat has gained in scale—buildings.
Recent studies show more than one billion birds die each year from building collisions in the U.S. alone.
Bright nighttime lights can disorient migrating birds, while reflective and transparent glass during the day makes windows appear like open sky or habitat. Shiny exteriors, indoor plants near windows, glass corners, and greenery close to buildings can all be deadly as birds are unable to determine reflection from open flyway.
Together, we can make a difference. Watch to learn how to make homes and buildings safer for birds, and join Birds Georgia in protecting migratory species, especially during the spring (March 15 – May 31) and fall (August 15 – November 15) migration periods.
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