Birds, Light, and Glass Photo: Sara Scharf/FLAP State of the Birds 2014 Two problems Nighttime collisions Light related Daytime collisions Reflection related Miranda Brandon Migration: peak collisions Two sources, two scales Night: larger urban areas Lit Skyscrapers (attract birds) Fog and rain (obscures stars) Low clouds (drops flight altitude) Light Pollution Miranda Brandon Night: larger urban areas Lit Skyscrapers Fog and rain Low clouds Day: any area Private homes Office buildings Two sources, two scales Other sources Communications towers Airport ceilometers Wind Turbines Floodlights Jay Smooth State of the Birds 2014 Approaches City/Developers Lights out programs Development Guidelines Info on bird-safe glass Retrofitting options Citizens Feeder placement Window decals or tape Spacing guidelines Public awareness campaign Advocates for energy savings + wildlife Citizen and City-level outreach What about Idaho? More information needed Boise State project? Timing New construction Proactive approach IBCPs role? Miranda Brandon State of the Birds 2014