Why are there drawings on the windows at CSU?
Research suggests that up to a BILLION birds die EVERY YEAR in the US by colliding with windows. Birds can't see the glass as a barrier, and think they can fly through the space. Sometimes trees or bushes are reflected in the glass, which makes it look like they can fly through to another nice area. In order to fix the problem, we have to reduce transparency and reflectivity of the glass.
These temporary markings on the windows are spaced closely enough together so that birds don't think they can fly through. We are trying out this temporary fix on some windows that are particularly dangerous for birds. These beautiful drawings have been created by CSU Biology students!
Birds don't just die at campus buildings-- they hit windows in homes, too. Want to know what you can do to help? Check out the Chicago Bird Collision Monitor's page to learn more, or this page from Cornell University.
Turning your lights off at night also helps!
To learn more or get involved, email Professor Megan Garfinkel at [email protected]
These temporary markings on the windows are spaced closely enough together so that birds don't think they can fly through. We are trying out this temporary fix on some windows that are particularly dangerous for birds. These beautiful drawings have been created by CSU Biology students!
Birds don't just die at campus buildings-- they hit windows in homes, too. Want to know what you can do to help? Check out the Chicago Bird Collision Monitor's page to learn more, or this page from Cornell University.
Turning your lights off at night also helps!
To learn more or get involved, email Professor Megan Garfinkel at [email protected]