Monitor buildings in the Twin Cities for bird collisions with ACM Collision Corps from September 23-29, 2024. If you are interested in learning more about how to participate, please contact admin@minneapolisaudubon.org.

ACM Collision Corps is a group of dedicated volunteer citizen scientists who take to the streets during fall migration to search for dead and injured birds that have collided with buildings. They record data about the birds and location of the strike, doing work essential to raise awareness and provide the data lawmakers and decision-makers need to prioritize making the deadliest buildings and skyways safe for birds. Learn more here.

Collision Corps Monitoring Projects:

Skyway Study

In 2016, the city of Minneapolis enacted an ordinance requiring newly built skyways to employ bird safe glass. ACM is conducting a study to evaluate whether five new skyways built with bird safe glass have reduced bird collisions. ACM has designated two routes for data collection on the skyways. The Star Tribune highlighted these efforts in this article.

Mississippi Critical Corridor

In 2020, the city of Minneapolis adopted important regulations for land development along the Mississippi. Unfortunately, the city declined to include regulations requiring bird safe glass. ACM plans to add a monitoring route along the river to demonstrate the need for adoption of bird safe glass requirements. Read more about the Mississippi Critical Corridor here.

High-Risk Building Monitoring

Some buildings are known to pose a significant threat. ACM continually monitors these high-risk buildings.

Get Involved

Volunteer with ACM Collision Corps from September 23-29, 2024. If you are interested in learning more about how to participate, please contact admin@minneapolisaudubon.org.