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Program: Lucy McKernan "Challenges and Solutions for Preventing Bird-Window Collisions"

  • Carlisle Reservation Visitor Center- Black River Room 12882 Diagonal Road LaGrange, OH, 44050 United States (map)

About one billion birds die each year in the United States from window strikes and 46% of these collisions occur on residential structures. Learn some of the latest research and what simple, affordable deterrents can be purchased or made at home.

Lucy began experimenting with bird-window collision prevention at her Seven Hills home in 2009 after witnessing a male robin strike the sunroom window, at a top speed, as he was fleeing a raptor.

Her early methods were using crude materials that often resulted in hilarious window aesthetics, but they worked! Now, Lucy uses the latest films and markers for a more please effect.

Earlier Event: February 15
Field Trip: Castalia Pond
Later Event: March 15
Field Trip: Westwood Cemetery