Spring has arrived in Buffalo and so have visitors from the south – migratory birds like hummingbirds, warblers, and other songbirds. Many of these migrants travel through Buffalo on their way from the Caribbean, Central and South America on their way to breeding grounds in the Arctic.
Buffalo Audubon is working to identify buildings that might be big threats to migratory birds – we’re trying to make a bird-friendly Buffalo.
Unfortunately, every year, thousands of warblers and other birds are killed as they migrate through our city. Artificial lights attract and confuse birds, leading to collisions with glass – killing hundreds of millions of birds each year in the U.S.
You can help! Be part of the solution by identifying birds that are dead or injured due to collisions with buildings. If you see a dead or injured bird just text the word BIRD to the number 877877 and answer the prompts. The information you provide will help us work with building owners to help prevent bird collisions with glass.
For more information visit grow716.org, www.buffaloaudubon .org or e-mail info@buffaloaudubon.org.