Bird Collision Crisis

Over 1,000 migratory birds were hurt or killed after hitting Chicago buildings over weekend.

“It was shocking and heartbreaking to see how it can add up”

Migration Peak

Chicago sits along one of North America’s biggest migratory paths with over 5 million birds passing through Cook County Friday night.

Volunteers at Work

About 25 volunteers with Chicago Bird Collision Monitors collected dead and injured birds from 6 a.m. to sunset Saturday.

Overwhelmed Hotline

The hotline rang every 30 seconds Saturday as people reported injured birds to Chicago Bird Collision Monitors.

Birds Collected

Volunteers collected over 1,000 birds with dead birds sent to Field Museum and injured birds taken to DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center.

Bird-Safe Glass

Textured glass that birds can see as a solid structure was installed after over 1,000 birds hit McCormick Place Lakeside Center.

Collisions Drop

Bird collisions dropped significantly after bird-safe film was installed on McCormick Place Lakeside Center windows.

City Council Push

Chicago Bird Collision Monitors is pushing City Council to pass an ordinance requiring bird-friendly features in new buildings.

Similar Laws

New York City, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. have passed similar bird-friendly building laws.

Bird Protection

Chicago Bird Collision Monitors director Annette Prince says birds deserve protection and safe passage through Chicago.