"Up to ONE BILLION BIRDS DIE each year in the United States....."

Wild Care Cape Cod

WINDOW STRIKES - "Up to ONE BILLION BIRDS DIE each year in the United States when they hit glass," according to the American Bird Conservancy. Last weekend there was an incredible movement of migratory warblers through Cape Cod with passing cold fronts. People were reporting sightings everywhere, such beauty to behold! Unfortunately, there were also many reports of birds hitting windows, and Wild Care received four window-strike warblers in less than 24 hours, including this female Northern Parula. This is an unfortunate demise, as some of these birds have traveled a very long way.

Fortunately, and miraculously, this parula survived in our care and was released a few days later, as well as 2 of the other warblers we received. (Will post videos next!)

There are some simple steps you can take to reduce window strikes. https://abcbirds.org/get-involved/bird-smart-glass/

1. Keep your windows dirty!
2. Turn off unnecessary indoor and outdoor lighting in the evening during spring and fall migration.
3. Purchase UV decals to place on your windows. (Bird Watcher's General Store), or film for your windows American Bird Conservancy.
4. Place bird feeding stations within 15 feet of your home to avoid increased flight speed = greater impact.

Executive Director, Stephanie ~
Photo by Leah Myrbeck.