Bird collisions with glass and other polished materials are the second greatest contributor to the loss of bird populations across North America. Billions of birds die every year to this growing threat. The US Green Building Council has the opportunity to help protect birds from this harm through LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) v.5

Here is an open letter, signed by various concerned groups and individuals, that has been submitted to LEED with comments on the current draft version v.5. This letter suggests standards for bird collision deterrence that LEED certified buildings would need to adhere to.