Physical Geography (GE 306)

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Provides a brief overview of the danger buildings present to birds, what design strategies can mitigate that danger, and the pros, cons and costs of those strategies

This detailed guide to best practices covers the building envelope, awnings and overhangs, and glass options, and also lists strategies that been proven ineffective at preventing bird collisions

Resources on this page include brief information on the problem of bird collisions, a detailed Bird-Friendly Building Design guide, and products that have been tested and shown to decrease bird collisions *Faculty recommendation

Details the pilot LEED credit for bird collision deterrence in new construction *Faculty recommendation

Audubon’s Lights Out program is a national effort to help the billions of birds that migrate during the night by convincing building owners and managers to turn off excess lighting.

Provides extensive information on bird habitats, reducing hazards to birds, and bird conservation, with a detailed design guide to Reducing Bird Collisions with Buildings and Building Glass *Faculty recommendation