[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”1146.9px” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”705.9px” custom_margin=”|auto|-657px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Luke Franke\/ Audubon<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Policy, regulations, legislation, standards, guidelines, and ordinances. However categorized, rules in place to protect birds from urban hazards are beneficial to both birds and the people they share their habitat with. Our urban environment poses a danger to birds; glass and artificial light are two big causes of bird mortality. Between 365 and 988 million birds die each year due to collisions with glass<\/a>. Artificial light can cause reflections and disorient migrating birds, exacerbating this problem.<\/p>\n Policy can help reduce the danger of glass to birds. In North America, there are nearly 30 locations (countries, cities, municipalities) that have bird-safe building regulations. These policies often require treatment of windows to prevent bird strikes. Many of these policies also include limiting exterior and interior light output, particularly at night<\/a>. While not a perfect solution, bird-safe policies can help reduce fatal window collisions of vulnerable bird species.<\/p>\n Birds Connect Seattle has reviewed bird-safe policies from across the continent to better inform, refine, and model our advocacy efforts to encourage legislation within our city. To find out what these policies entail, check out the information below!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Th<\/span>ere are at least 30 introduced policies regarding bird-safe building regulations or recommendations in North America from 2006 – 2021. 7 of these policies have been within Canada; 1 federal, 3 provincial, and 4 city-wide. 26 are within the United States; 1 federal, 6 state-wide, and 18 cities and municipalities. 22 of these policy measures have been approved or passed, while 7 are still pending.<\/p>\n Zoom in using the map below to view locations where bird-safe legislation has been introduced. Click any outlined area or pin to learn more about the policies.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_cta title=”Join the Seattle Bird Collision Monitors!” button_url=”https:\/\/secure.everyaction.com\/t0hLDaAjEEi0vwhX7cT7Hg2″<\/a>; url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Add your name” title_tablet=”” title_phone=”” title_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” link_option_url=”https:\/\/secure.everyaction.com\/t0hLDaAjEEi0vwhX7cT7Hg2″<\/a>; link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Join the list of prospective volunteers for the spring 2022 monitoring season.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][et_pb_button button_text=”Prevent Window Strikes” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/our-work\/conservation\/urban-conservation\/bird-safe-cities\/”<\/a>; button_text=”Bird-Safe Cities” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_blog posts_number=”1″ include_categories=”1369″ use_manual_excerpt=”off” excerpt_length=”20″ show_author=”off” show_date=”off” show_categories=”off” show_pagination=”off” offset_number=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” border_width_all_fullwidth=”2px” border_color_all_fullwidth=”#7CDA24″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blog][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nAre There Policies to Protect Birds?<\/h3>\n
Where Do Bird-Safe Policies Exist?<\/h3>\n