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03/31/2026

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02/21/2026

Are your windows ready for spring migration? Visit www.collidescape.org for solutions!

Spring has sprung! At least according to the woodcocks.

Woodcocks are always one of the first species to begin migrating in the spring and we just had our first one of the year.

So as we head into another migration season, keep an eye out for any birds on the ground that may have hit the windows overnight. If you see one, call the hotline with the location. Or even better, gently place the bird in a box (with a lid) or paper bag folded over and clipped (yes, they can still breathe) and then call the hotline so we can figure out how to get the bird into care.

Research has shown that any bird on the ground following a window strike should be examined by a veterinarian before release. Often there are internal injuries that prove fatal later even if the bird appears to recover and flies off.

02/13/2026

Are your windows ready for spring migration?

He wasn’t sick. He hit a window.

This male Northern Flicker came to us through our partners at Carolina Wildlife Conservation Center after a window collision right here in North Carolina.

Strong body condition. Healthy. Just glass.

Birds see the world differently than we do. They have tetrachromatic vision, meaning they see a broader spectrum of light — including ultraviolet. Reflections of sky and trees look real. Clear glass disappears.

To him, it wasn’t a barrier. It looked like open habitat.

Window strikes are one of the leading human-related causes of bird mortality in North America. The good news: they are preventable. If birds can see the barrier, they avoid it.

Proven solutions include:
• Feather Friendly Bird Collision Deterrent Markers
• CollidEscape film
• Exterior patterns spaced 2 inches apart or less

Across the country, conservation groups are advocating for bird-safe building codes so new construction includes wildlife-friendly glass from the start.

We share his story for awareness. Prevention is the only real treatment.

Add markers. Tell a neighbor. Small changes save lives.

02/09/2026

02/08/2026

Great News!!!

02/07/2026

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We are sad to report that the herring gull that was rescued from the light pole last Tuesday had to be humanely euthanized due to the severity of its injuries – extensive damage to the leg that had been trapped and multiple broken bones in both wings.

We are sorry this lovely bird could not be returned to the wild, but we are glad it was not abandoned and that it was given a chance. It passed away cared for and protected. Thanks again, to everyone who helped.

Numerous people have asked what could be done to prevent such an unfortunate situation. Although it cannot always be anticipated or prevented, take a moment to check around your home's outdoor structures - poles, bird feeders, awnings, lawn chairs, etc. – for potential dangers. For example, a narrow gap where two surfaces come together to form a "V" shape that could trap a bird's wing or leg. (See picture below.) Blocking off these gaps with tape or wood, etc. in locations that birds frequent could prevent any other birds from getting trapped. Loose netting or broken metal can cause problems as well.

If you are not familiar with the amazing rescue, here is a link to a report at WGN, Ch. 9. https://wgntv.com/video/suburban-tree-service-company-rescues-seagull/11492436/

02/04/2026

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02/01/2026

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"Spunky" the sparrow clears customs!

Maybe he was waiting to catch a/Maybe he missed his flight to Heathrow Airport and England, but this little house sparrow hung out at O'Hare's International baggage claim for several months surviving on handouts from passerby's and water from fountains.

Identifying a spot where he seemed to spend his days gazing out the windows and "people watching" thousands of travelers from around the world, Chicago Bird Collision Monitors was able to place a humane trap that safely caught him.

If you have a bird stuck inside a building or lobby, you have a better chance of containing it if you can put food or water in a consistent location that the bird will frequent.

Thanks to airport employees who wanted the little sparrow to stay safe and see him returned to the outdoors and a flock of friends.

He was the airport's tiniest departure of the day!

01/19/2026

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01/03/2026

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