Did you know that tall, brightly lit buildings can have a harrowing affect on flocks of birds? To put an end to some 10,000 fatalities that occur each year when migrating birds crash into high-rise towers, a group of Toronto developers are making new condo and office buildings more "bird friendly." Design features include special glass dulling treatments and the redirection of exterior light fixtures.
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Re: Why Toronto is Going to the Birds
