Canadian Study Shows Striped Sheets Reduce Seabird Collisions

A recent study at a Canadian seabird colony revealed that darker and patterned surfaces can significantly decrease bird collisions caused by artificial night lighting. Researchers found that vertically striped sheets recorded 2.8 times fewer collisions than plain sheets, while black sheets outperformed white ones. This discovery offers a practical solution to make coastal buildings and offshore facilities safer for migrating seabirds.