"Too often, New Yorkers encounter injured birds. It can be startling to see fluttering feathers on a sidewalk, a small, struggling figure in the grass of Central Park or even a heartbreaking scenario of a bird hitting the windshield of a car during an afternoon drive. What can a person doif anythingto help an injured bird in NYC? Bird and wildlife professionals, offering their expertise, have provided clear and easy instructions that New Yorkers can use to help save an injured avian."
"The reason for the collisions is that birds do not see clear or reflective glass. Glass reflectivity and transparency create a lethal illusion of clear airspace that birds do not understand as a barrier, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service explains on its website. During the daytime, when most collisions occur, birds collide with windows because they see reflections of the landscape in the glass, or they see through glass to perceived habitat or to habitat or the sky on the other side."
Small songbirds and pigeons are most at risk of injury in New York City, primarily from collisions with clear or reflective glass. Glass reflectivity and transparency create lethal illusions of open airspace, causing birds to perceive reflections or through-glass habitat instead of barriers. Up to a quarter million birds are killed annually in New York from building collisions. Collisions occur both during daytime and at night, with migrating birds attracted to lights in inclement weather, leading to entrapment, exhaustion, and collisions. Immediate actions include basic safety precautions, gentle containment, and contacting specialized rescue organizations for proper care.
Read at www.amny.com
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