As birds continue to fly south for the winter, they often encounter major obstacles: buildings and glass windows. UW researcher Judy Bowes in the University of Washington College of Built Environments is examining how building architecture contributes to bird-window collisions, and the ways bird-safe glass and other designs can help address the problem. Story: https://www.washington.edu/news/2023/11/20/new-research-aims-to-reduce-fatal-bird-collisions-on-campus/ | University of Washington News

5.9K views · 538 reactions | One of the most common victims of bird-window collisions is a common backyard bird, the White-throated Sparrow, that's well-loved for its beautiful song. Make sure your windows are bird-friendly for #WorldSparrowDay and all year long. Learn more: https://abcbirds.org/blog/truth-about-birds-and-glass-collisions Video: White-throated Sparrow | American Bird Conservancy | Facebook

21K views · 1K reactions | Obviously, we can't do much about the windows (and we appreciate the bird-friendly windows) but worth ignoring that to see Moke at work with the fleece. | DC Zoo Walks | Facebook