Project BirdSafe is a joint effort to reduce the number of birds killed or injured when they collide with structures such as buildings. Click on the links below, provided courtesy of Audubon Minnesota to find out more. If you’re interested in becoming active in any of these programs in the Duluth area, please email us.

It is estimated that hundreds of millions of birds die every year by flying into windows. They mistake the reflection in the glass as real space through which they can fly. Special bird-strike reducing decals can help somewhat when applied to the outside of windows. A product called BirdTape, available through the American Bird Conservancy, works well, as do special screens you can attach to the outside of the window via suction cups.

For more information on preventing window strikes, please visit Audubon Minnesota's BirdSafe page, or download a flyer on how to prevent birds from flying into your windows by clicking here.

Bird-Safe Building Guidelines -- a new resource for those involved in building design and operations. It expands upon Project BirdSafe initiatives in Minnesota to address bird-building collisions at the building design level. Click here to find out more.

Photo courtesy of NASA/DMSP.

Fall LIGHTS OUT starts August 15th! Dim the lights and brighten the future! Birds can be drawn off course by bright lights in our cities. By turning off unnecessary lights after midnight we can save money, energy and migrating birds. Click here to learn more. If you are interested in getting involved in a Lights Out program in Duluth, please email us.