It is estimated that over 1 billion birds die as a result of window collisions each year in North America with 99% of these occurring at residential and low-rise buildings. It is considered to be the third highest cause of bird mortality, following habitat loss and predation by domestic cats.
- Up to 50% of bird-window collisions leave no evidence at all.
- Many of the birds that fly away are likely to die later of their injuries.
- Birds most often suffer concussions and internal injuries which can take days to kill them.
- If a collision kills a parent bird, the young will most likely also die.
- This is all preventable if people take action at their own homes.
Learn more about this issue at our April 18 Program, 7:30pm on Zoom – Register Here
Delaware Otsego Audubon Society is providing FREE workshops this Spring for homeowners in our communities to make and take home window treatments for up to three windows at their homes to help prevent collisions. Our workshop schedule is below. Pre-registration is required so that we can have ample materials available.
We have limited funds available for free window treatments, so please register early and consider a donation for providing additional materials for this program.
10am – 12pm at SUNY Delhi
Assisted by SUNY Delhi Sustainability Club
Contact Susan O’Handley at s.ohandley@doas.us or by phone at 607-397-3815 (leave a message) for more information or if you have any questions.
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The mission of Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society is to protect our natural environment and connect people with nature to benefit birds and other wildlife through conservation, education, research and advocacy. We envision a healthy world where people and wildlife thrive and natural resources are protected.
Other Area Workshops
11am-1pm at Sidney Memorial Public Library
Assisted by Binghamton University Audubon Society Campus Chapter
11am – 1pm at Southside Mall, Oneonta, NY
Assisted by SUNY Oneonta Environmental Science Club
10am-12pm at SUNY Cobleskill Center for Agricultural and Natural Resources
Assisted by SUNY Cobleskill Wildlife Society
April 26 at Earth Festival, Milford, NY – Register Here
10am-3pm at Milford Central School
Assisted by Hartwick College FORCES (Environmental Sustainability Club)
