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Area of Science:

  • Ornithology
  • Wildlife Conservation
  • Urban Ecology

Background:

  • Bird-window collisions represent a significant source of human-induced avian mortality.
  • Existing mitigation products lack rigorous, replicated field testing for effectiveness.
  • Glass-walled structures like bus shelters are particularly hazardous to birds.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of Feather Friendly® markers in reducing bird-window collisions.
  • To provide a replicated field test of a commercially available bird collision mitigation product.
  • To establish a model for evaluating bird-friendly glass treatments in urban environments.

Main Methods:

  • A Before-After Control-Impact (BACI) analysis was conducted on 18 bus shelters.
  • Collision data was compared between pre-treatment (2016) and post-treatment (2020) periods.
  • A comparative analysis assessed treated shelters against untreated shelters in 2020.

Main Results:

  • A significant reduction in bird-window collisions was observed post-treatment (2016-2020).
  • Treated shelters showed significantly fewer collisions than untreated shelters in 2020.
  • An estimated 64% reduction in total annual bird collisions occurred with partial treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Feather Friendly® markers are an effective solution for reducing bird-window collisions at bus shelters.
  • The study demonstrates the efficacy of this specific product in mitigating avian mortality.
  • This research offers a framework for assessing bird-friendly building and infrastructure designs.