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October 20, 2023 5:00 PM
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October 21, 2023 5:00 PM
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October 22, 2023 5:00 PM
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Save the world's birds during #GlobalBirdRescue fr $Save the world's birds during #GlobalBirdRescue from Oct 2-8, 2023 and beyond! Here’s some helpful information you can use to take action today: Dim the lights for birds at night! Indoor and outdoor lights at night can draw birds into urban centers. During the day, birds collide with glass trying to reach reflected habitat. Birds can see through glass, and what is reflected on glass, but they cannot see glass itself. Reflections on windows pose a massive threat to birds that collide while trying to reach the reflected image. Keep birds safe by creating a visual barrier! One of the best ways to help birds avoid collisions is to apply bird-safe window markings to your windows. Many people think a bird that can fly away after a window collision is okay. The fact is, birds often sustain serious unseen injuries, such as bruising, eye ulcers, and fractures. In such cases, medical intervention is required. If you’ve found an injured bird, contact your local wildlife rehab center or visit flap.org for further advice on how to help. Alt-text: Infographics spotlighting important bird safety and rescue information. The first shows an image of an injured bird after colliding with a heavily reflected window surface. The second shows how dimming lights at night can help birds spot windows. Third, we see pointers on how to correctly install bird-safe window markings. The last image outlines how to spot an injured bird.$