Bird Collision Death Toll - Fall Migration 2007

In the fall of 2007, Volunteer Bird Collision Monitors from the Wisconsin Humane Society walked the streets of Milwaukee before sunup to rescue birds and gather data on our city's window collision casualties.  Their dedication has saved lives.

Fall 2007 - 115 birds were found by WHS WIngs Bird Collision Monitors. Several species of sparrows were found, including White-throated, Lincoln's, Swamp and Fox Sparrows. Also found were several species of Warblers, Thrushes, Kinglets, a Whip-poor-will and many others.

The findings are disturbing.  Milwaukee is one of many cities that lie on busy migratory bird pathways.  Our lighted sky scrapers and reflective ground-level windows present deadly obstacles to birds who are trying to make it through our city. 

2007 Bird Window Collision Fatalities.

2006 Bird Window Collision Fatalities.

A sampling of the fallen birds during the fall migration of 2005.

If you are not currently enrolled as a Bird Collision Monitor, but feel that this volunteer opportunity might be for you, click here for more information about the program. Just think of how many more birds could be saved with your help!

If you would like to know how the buildings in which you live or work can become bird-safe, click here.