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At least 1,000 migratory birds died slamming into Chicago's skyscrapers
Chicago's skyscrapers killed over 1,000 migratory birds during weekend migration, with volunteers collecting corpses in tiny bags.
In brief
Chicago's skyscrapers killed over 1,000 migratory birds during weekend migration, with volunteers collecting corpses in tiny bags. Over 1,000 migratory birds died after crashing into Chicago skyscrapers during weekend migration, prompting calls for bird-friendly building regulations. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Migratory birds die in Chicago
At least 1,000 migratory birds died from injuries after crashing into Chicago skyscrapers over the weekend.
Chicago on migratory route
The Windy City sits along Lake Michigan's southwestern shore and is part of North America's biggest migratory route.
High bird traffic
Over five million migratory birds flew into Chicago on Friday alone, according to Cornell Lab Bird Cast data.
Volunteers collect birds
About 25 Chicago Bird Collision Monitors volunteers met Saturday to collect injured or dead birds downtown and at Northwestern University.
Birds hit glass windows
Volunteers reported birds hitting glass windows over their heads as they worked from 6:00 am to sunset.
Over 1,000 birds collected
The team collected over 1,000 birds for the Field Museum, with the number likely higher.
Birds need protection
Bird advocates say Chicago needs better regulations for new buildings to protect migratory birds.
Textured glass solution
Developers can install textured glass that birds can identify as solid structures to prevent collisions.
City council push
Bird advocates are urging Chicago City Council to pass an ordinance requiring bird-friendly building protections.
Past ordinance failed
The first attempt to pass bird-friendly building regulations was quashed a decade ago.
Current ordinance progress
The newly drafted ordinance is being sent to the Zoning Committee for a meeting today.
Bird advocates' stance
Bird advocates say development can be sustainable without harming migratory birds.
Bird-friendly goals
Bird advocates want Chicago to have beautiful buildings and beautiful birds coexisting.
Next steps
The ordinance could be voted on next week, with advocates hoping for swift passage.
In short
Over 1,000 migratory birds died after crashing into Chicago skyscrapers during weekend migration, prompting calls for bird-friendly building regulations.
