Preventing Bird Window Collisions at Work

Many nighttime migrating birds fall victim to collisions with structures when they become disoriented and confused by brightly lit buildings. This is especially prevalent near migratory routes which include rivers, lakes and other natural landmarks.

Businesses can minimize these spring and fall fatalities by following these helpful suggestions:

• Minimize or preferably extinguish night lighting (lighting visible through exterior windows and exterior vanity lighting) between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. during migration periods; mid-August through October and mid-March through May.
• When lighting is necessary, utilize motion-detectors to control lights.
• Re-schedule night cleaning to reduce the amount of time lights are needed.
• Re-program timers to fit hours of operation and cleaning.
• Reduce perimeter lighting.
• Install CollidEscape or Bird Screens on lower-level windows, or use solar reflective blinds or curtains to reduce daytime collisions.
• Install lower-intensity lighting.
• At night, move activities requiring light to interior rooms and use low-intensity task lighting like desk lamps.