Class
Article
College
College of Science
Department
Biology Department
Faculty Mentor
Jessica Habashi
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
An estimated 365 to 988 million birds die from window collisions in the United States each year. Weather patterns are likely to contribute to these collisions. Our research pertains to these bird-window collisions. The focal point of our study is to determine if there is a significant relationship between the season/type of weather and the likelihood of birds striking windows. We are conducting a daily survey of the Classroom and Student Services (CSS) Building at the Utah State University-Brigham City campus (Brigham City, UT 84302). We plan to analyze the number of fatal bird-window collisions that are occurring at the CSS Building on a yearly basis. Our data will be combined with data collected at the CSS Building for the past three years. By examining the number of birds that collide with the CSS Building during different seasons, we hope to be able to determine parallels between certain weather conditions and the likelihood of birds to strike human-made windows. If there is a correlation between certain weather and the number of birds colliding with the CSS Building, we will be able to use this information to direct mitigation efforts to stop the increased frequency of bird-window deaths during certain seasons. Data collected year-round will lead to increased understanding of how seasons affect bird strikes on windows. If there is increased bird-window collision activity during a specific season, then mitigation efforts can be primarily focused during that time of year. More research and extended periods of data collection may be necessary to fully understand how weather patterns affect the likelihood of birds striking windows. Presentation Time: Wednesday, 3-4 p.m.
Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-12-2021 12:00 AM
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Weather Patterns and Seasonal Effects on Bird-Window Collisions at USU's C&SS Building, Brigham City, Utah
Logan, UT
An estimated 365 to 988 million birds die from window collisions in the United States each year. Weather patterns are likely to contribute to these collisions. Our research pertains to these bird-window collisions. The focal point of our study is to determine if there is a significant relationship between the season/type of weather and the likelihood of birds striking windows. We are conducting a daily survey of the Classroom and Student Services (CSS) Building at the Utah State University-Brigham City campus (Brigham City, UT 84302). We plan to analyze the number of fatal bird-window collisions that are occurring at the CSS Building on a yearly basis. Our data will be combined with data collected at the CSS Building for the past three years. By examining the number of birds that collide with the CSS Building during different seasons, we hope to be able to determine parallels between certain weather conditions and the likelihood of birds to strike human-made windows. If there is a correlation between certain weather and the number of birds colliding with the CSS Building, we will be able to use this information to direct mitigation efforts to stop the increased frequency of bird-window deaths during certain seasons. Data collected year-round will lead to increased understanding of how seasons affect bird strikes on windows. If there is increased bird-window collision activity during a specific season, then mitigation efforts can be primarily focused during that time of year. More research and extended periods of data collection may be necessary to fully understand how weather patterns affect the likelihood of birds striking windows. Presentation Time: Wednesday, 3-4 p.m.