Wed, June 8, 2016 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CENTRE FOR INTERACTIVE RESEARCH ON SUSTAINABILITY (CIRS). free. Join Dr. Christine Sheppard, Ph.D., a researcher and Bird Collision Manager, as she discusses how to recognize hazards to birds in the built environment. Birds are potent cultural symbols and play fundamental roles in ecosystems and habitat regeneration. Unfortunately, hundreds of millions are killed each year in the North America alone.
Birds collide with glass on structures of every size, from shacks to skyscrapers, in urban, suburban and rural area. Advances in technology are increasing use of large glass features, increasing the rate of mortality.
In this discussion, participants will learn to recognize hazards to birds in the built environment, understand best practices and legislation of bird-friendly architecture and learn about LEED Pilot Credit #55: Reducing Bird Collisions.