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Hundreds of snow geese have died at a Northampton County quarry, with avian influenza suspected as the cause. Authorities are testing the birds and urging the public to report sick or dead wild birds.
A record number of bird deaths from window collisions occurred in Chicago this week, with nearly 1,000 birds dying after striking the windows at McCormick Place convention center. This incident has alarmed the birding community, as it is the highest number of bird deaths documented in the past 40 years. The high-intensity rate of migrating birds passing over the city, combined with adverse flying conditions, led to an overwhelming number of birds near Chicago's Lake Michigan beachfront. Climate change has also been identified as a factor affecting birds, with evidence showing that birds in the Americas are getting smaller as the planet warms. Measures to prevent bird collisions include making windows more visible, reducing light pollution, and advocating for bird-safe building standards.
Loons, the state bird of Wisconsin, are falling from the sky and dying due to an outbreak of avian botulism caused by climate change. The disease is affecting waterbirds in the Great Lakes region, and experts say it's likely due to warmer water temperatures and low oxygen levels. Wildlife officials are urging people to report any sick or dead birds they find.