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Home / Wildlife / Birds / Each year, up to a billion birds are lost to colliding into buildings and windows

Each year, up to a billion birds are lost to colliding into buildings and windows

Updated on May 15, 2024May 15, 2023
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Bright lights attract and disorient nocturnally migrating birds, potentially causing fatal collisions with buildings.

Help protect birds flying through your area by turning off all non-essential lighting at night.

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