Black Birders Week The BlackAFinSTEM Collective seeks to support, uplift, and amplify Black STEM professionals in natural resources and the environment through professional development, career connection, and community engagement. We aim to inspire new audiences to engage in nature and share the stories of Black conservationists from across the country.
Why Birds Don't See Glass - Zoom Video Presented to ZVAS on May 24, 2022 by Dr. Bryan Lenz from the American Bird Conservancy NOTE: video starts a few minutes into the presentation - length: 55 minutes. Birds just don't seem to understand the concept of glass as an invisible barrier that can also be a mirror. They take what they see literally. When they see trees and habitat reflected in our windows, they assume they can fly through. So what's the best way to stop hearing those heart-breaking thumps when a bird strikes a window? Dr. Lenz and the American Bird Conservancy have studied this issue for years. He'll talk with us about the latest research, what works and what doesn't, and what we can do as individuals and groups to help preserve our birds.
