Research Bite: University of Illinois Students Discuss Bird Collisions

Join the Spotlight on Natural Resources Podcast team for a Research Bite!   Within each Research Bite segment, we delve into groundbreaking research conducted at University of Illinois, offering listeners exclusive insights into the innovative discoveries and advancements shaping the future of applied science.  During this episode, we hear from the student Bird Strike Survey at University of Illinois, along with advisor Dr. Benjamin Van Doren.  This group monitors bird window strikes on campus to identify buildings that pose the biggest threat to birds, in an attempt to study the reasons why those buildings are so deadly. Join us as we explore the latest research aiming to understand the fascinating intersection of bird behavior, architecture, and conservation.

Learn More!

• Learn more about the work of the UIUC Bird Strike Survey
• Chicago Bird Collision Monitors
• Cornell University Lab of Ornithology - Why Birds Hit Windows & How You Can Prevent It

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Abigail Garofalo aeg9@illinois.edu
Erin Garrett emedvecz@illinois.edu
Amy Lefringhouse heberlei@illinois.edu