bird collisions and towers

Although this topic isn't new, we're still learning how to reduce bird collisions with towers.

A page on the Partners in Flight website is devoted to this information:\
 https://www.partnersinflight.org/what-we-do/reduce-bird-mortality/bird-collisions/

Photo - Partners In Flight

"Each year, millions of birds suffer fatal collisions with communications towers. The American Bird Conservancy and others recommend following voluntary guidelines for their installation.Owners of towers 150-350 ft. above ground level need to program non-flashing tower lights to synchronously flash with existing flashing tower lights."

The American Bird Conservancy has more information, and a "toolkit" for activism:
https://abcbirds.org/birds-communication-towers/

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