It probably wouldn't surprise you to find out that there are more than 100,000 communications towers in the United States.

But you may be shocked to learn that it's estimated that as many as 50 million birds from at least 230 different species including many birds that are steadily declining like blackpoll warblers, gray-cheeked thrushes, and yellow-billed cuckoos -- are killed each year after colliding with these towers. That's more than one third of all bird species that are found in our country.

The good news is there's something that can be done to reduce this threat. Defenders and their allies will be filing a petition next week to urge the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to develop new procedures to protect our migratory birds.

​ Take action to urge the FCC to stop dragging its feet and take action to implement rules that will address this significant problem and protect our migratory birds.


Thank you.


Source: Defenders of Wildlife