Hands-On Anti-Bird/glass Collision Workshop

Submitted by the Event Organizer

This workshop will be held in El Sobrante, at the home of Janet Flint and Brian Jarvis. Come join us in installing Feather Friendly markers to the home’s sliding glass doors. When we need a break we’ll tour the two parklets just down the block where Janet and Brian have planted CA native pollinator gardens. Come meet other native plant and bird fans! We’ll have fun while learning how to protect birds. Bring your own picnic lunch and drink.

It is estimated that bird/glass collisions cause up to one billion bird deaths a year in the United States alone. You may be surprised to learn that most bird/glass collisions occur at residential and low-rise buildings. Even if birds fly away after hitting a window, they likely die of internal injuries later.

The good news is bird/glass collision is a problem we can prevent. How? Just apply visible markers to the outside side of the window glass. Once the markers are in place, instead of seeing deceptive reflections of trees or clouds-and thinking they can fly “through” the glass-the bird will see the markers, recognize the glass as a solid object, and avoid it.

The Golden Gate Bird Alliance and the International Bird Rescue are co-sponsoring this event.

Presented by Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour

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