Positive News Today

Positive News Today
Global Events

Environmental News Network – Protecting Birds on the Wing

October 27, 2020020
Share0

Flocks of birds in Ontario are now on the move, flying south on their annual fall migrations. But many birds, both large and small, will not make it to their warmer destination, thanks to a largely invisible threat.

 

Flocks of birds in Ontario are now on the move, flying south on their annual fall migrations. But many birds, both large and small, will not make it to their warmer destination, thanks to a largely invisible threat. Each year, millions of birds are injured or die flying straight into windows they mistake for open air. Now, Queen’s is aiming to make its campus a little safer for them to navigate thanks to new film in place over windows at select locations.

The Office of Sustainability installed the deterrent film after seeing research on bird collisions that was conducted by a Queen’s student. Combining research with sustainability, the installation has brought people from across the university together to protect the local environment.

“We are aiming to make Queen’s as sustainable as possible, and part of that work is reducing our impact on local wildlife populations. With this film in place, we expect to significantly reduce the number of birds that die from flying into windows of campus buildings,” says Nathan Splinter, Manager, Energy and Sustainability. “The project is starting off with film on the windows of one building, but we see great potential for expansion.”

The Office of Sustainability chose the Biosciences Complex as the site of the first installation of the deterrent film. In late August, Physical Plant Services placed the film on the windows of a stairwell facing Barrie Street. Humphrey-Craine Hall will receive the next installation of film in the coming months.

 

Continue reading at Queen’s University.

Image via Queen’s University.

Source

Share0
previous post
Environmental News Network – ‘Self-Eating’ Rocket Whets Funders’ Appetite For Development
next post
Environmental News Network – Greenhouse Effect of Clouds Instrumental in Origin of Tropical Storms

Related posts

Erik Prince, Trump Ally, Violated Libya Arms Embargo, U.N. Report Says

TheEarthLabFebruary 25, 2021

No, a doctor’s selfie does not show a ‘fake hospital’ in Nevada.

TheEarthLabDecember 3, 2020

New ‘BTS Law’ Is Passed in South Korea. An Army of Fans Rejoices.

TheEarthLabDecember 8, 2020
Click to comment

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

Recent Posts

  • ‘World’s Most Dangerous Malware’ Emotet Taken Down in International Cyber Crime Effort
  • Dr Reddy’s Laboratories launches cancer treatment drug Capecitabine in US
  • Flipkart, trade body tie up to help small businesses grow
  • Fill up your tractors with fuel: Rakesh Tikait to farmers in Shamli
  • Younger Military Personnel Reject Vaccine, in Warning for Commanders and the Nation

Archives

  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020

Subscrible

Subscribe my Newsletter for new blog posts, tips & new photos. Let's stay updated!

  • News
  • Projects
  • About
  • Contact
  • TV Pitch
FacebookTwitterInstagram
@2020 - thelab.earth. All Right Reserved.
theLAB.earth
  • Global
    • Global News
    • Global Media
    • Global Events
    • Global Projects
  • Energy
    • Energy News
    • Energy Media
    • Energy Events
    • Energy Projects
  • Water
    • Water News
    • Water Media
    • Water Events
    • Water Projects
  • Human Kindness
    • Human Kindness News
    • Human Kindness Media
    • Human Kindness Events
    • Human Kindness Projects
  • Projects
logo
  • Global
    • Global News
    • Global Media
    • Global Events
    • Global Projects
  • Energy
    • Energy News
    • Energy Media
    • Energy Events
    • Energy Projects
  • Water
    • Water News
    • Water Media
    • Water Events
    • Water Projects
  • Human Kindness
    • Human Kindness News
    • Human Kindness Media
    • Human Kindness Events
    • Human Kindness Projects
  • Projects
@2020 - thelab.earth. All Right Reserved.
FacebookTwitterInstagram