Each year, over 1 billion birds die from window collisions in the U.S.—with mid-rise buildings accounting for a staggering 56% of fatalities. Yet these buildings, especially in suburban office parks, have long flown under the radar of traditional monitoring efforts. That’s where the MNBC Collision Corps steps in.

Our volunteer-powered research program conducts systematic field studies in both spring and fall migration seasons to gather real-world data that can inform change. We're currently focused on four key studies:

• The Skyway Study – Examining bird strikes on Minneapolis skyways in the wake of new bird-safe ordinances.

• Mississippi River Critical Corridor Study – Investigating collisions along this major migratory flyway.

• Known High-Risk Buildings Study – Targeting buildings with documented collision histories to assess patterns and effectiveness of existing mitigations.

• Suburban Office Park Study – A groundbreaking initiative to assess the country’s most dangerous (and overlooked) building type for birds: mid-rise offices surrounded by landscaping and reflective glass.

We’re also launching a Residential Collision Reporting Project, inviting homeowners and renters to submit bird strike observations via our website. These submissions will be linked to larger mapping efforts to build a clearer picture of the risks at residential properties.