Chicago's High-Rises Pose Deadly Threat to Migrating Birds

Efforts are underway to reduce bird collisions with glass buildings during migration seasons in Chicago.

Avian rescue groups, like the Chicago Bird Collision Monitors, are actively working to save birds injured by building collisions.
The McCormick Place convention center has installed bird-safe window film, significantly reducing bird deaths this fall.
Chicago's location on a major migratory path, combined with artificial lighting, contributes to bird confusion and collisions.
Rescued birds are rehabilitated at centers like the DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center, where many are successfully treated and released.
Efforts include educating officials and advocating for better building designs to prevent future bird fatalities.