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At least 1,000 birds died from colliding with one Chicago building in one day (www.theguardian.com)

submitted 11 months ago by 0x815@feddit.de to c/usnews@beehaw.org

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Everywhere birds visit, they perform essential ecosystem services that have economic value and are necessary for the functioning of ecosystems. Following major wildfires like those in Canada, birds that return to burned areas can disperse seeds and aid forest landscape regeneration. Global increases in temperatures contribute to the increase in insect populations, and birds that feed on them can help curb the issues that pose a threat for humans and food systems.

Of all cities in the US, Chicago’s light pollution poses the greatest risk for migrating birds.

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[–] alfonsojon@beehaw.org 8 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I visited the National Aquarium in baltimore, Maryland, and their glass building was covered in dots on the glass so that birds could more easily see the glass. I think this would make a lot of sense for skyscrapers, though it would impede on people's views. I think it's worth considering given it will also help save the lives of birds and reduce cleaning costs/damage from the birds.

[–] Hirom@beehaw.org 8 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Impeding on people's view? Should have tought about this before building the damn thing. Having to put dots on the glass is a tiny price to pay to protect the ecosystem.

[–] alfonsojon@beehaw.org 5 points 11 months ago

I agree wholeheartedly