Millions of Birds Are Flying Over DC. Here's How You Can Keep Them Safe. - Washingtonian

Jim Monsma, the executive director of City Wildlife, emphasizes the dangers urban birds face, stating, "They don't understand glass." This ignorance leads to significant collision risks.

Building collisions are a leading human factor in bird mortality, especially in urban environments during migration season, as many birds navigate using stars.

City Wildlife's 'Lights Out DC' program is crucial during migration, employing volunteers to collect injured or deceased birds, thereby mitigating urban collision impacts.

A staggering 57.2 million birds were tracked passing over DC and nearby areas, indicating high migration activity this October.

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