It is estimated that more than a billion migratory birds die in North America each year from collisions with buildings.  From residential structures to high-rise buildings, collision deaths are ranked as one of the greatest threats to bird populations after habitat loss.

Chicago Bird Collision Monitors (CBCM) is a conservation project working since 2003 to address the problems that lights and building designs pose to birds that pass through urban areas. Volunteers recover thousands of dead and injured birds from more than 200 different species each spring and fall.  The project raises awareness, educates and advocates for bird safety measures.  Learn about efforts and methods to protect migratory species from the hazards of lights and glass at our homes and in our communities.

Annette Prince has worked on local and national conservation projects as well as wildlife education and rehabilitation programs over the last thirty-six years.  She joined the non-profit conservation project – Chicago Bird Collision Monitors twenty years ago and became its director in 2005 helping to advance its mission to rescue, educate and advocate for the protection of birds impacted by urban hazards.  Annette is on the board of the Chicago Bird Alliance and chairs the Bird Friendly Chicago collaboration of bird conservation groups working to promote bird-friendly building design requirements in Chicago.

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