Global Bird Rescue 2021
The Global Bird Collision Mapper is an international bird collision database designed to help better understand where and to what degree collisions are occurring.
Your participation in Global Bird Rescue will not only help demonstrate the magnitude of the problem, it will help inspire further development of effective preventative measures and standards designed to protect bird species.
The Global Bird Collision Mapper (GBCM) is just that! a global citizen science project which starts the day after the Great Kererū Count finishes. Global Bird Rescue (GBR) is an annual event hosted by FLAP Canada |>Birdsafe that uses the Global Bird Collision Mapper (GBCM) to document bird-building collisions across the globe.
Each year teams, and individuals take to the streets and to social media to raise awareness about this critical issue. This year you can help save the world’s birds! Join us for Global Bird Rescue from September 27th to October 3rd, 2021, as FLAP Canada, bird conservation groups and members of the public around the world rescue and document birds that have collided with buildings in their community, while working to make the urban environment safer for birds. To learn more, visit Global Bird Rescue. The worldwide project encourages people to search for birds, in the hope to increase the chances of finding live birds sooner, thus increasing their chances for a successful rehabilitation/release.
Using the Global Bird Collision Mapper, participants will be able to report the location, status and species of the birds they recover, including the ability to upload a photo of each bird they report. This citizen science tool will show every collision reported on its interactive GIS map, providing invaluable data for a greater understanding of the bird-building collision issue. Even after the project finishes you can continue to use the Global Bird Collision Mapper for any bird-building collisions you encounter throughout the year.
Make sure you take part in both these important Citizen Science events focused on our feathered friends – Become part of the bigger picture! Without your help, it’s only science. PLEASE join the Global Bird Rescue and give our beautiful birds a voice!
