by Lionel Bascom — November 26th, 2006 — 1 comment
A collision migration system for birds that is planned for the Freedom Tower is being installed to deter traveling creatures from striking the tower. Industrial orinthologist Richard Podolsky says the system will use radar to detect birds approaching upper floors of the tower and other tall buildings in Lower Manhattan. The tower also will have devices to dim lights in the tower that illuminate the antenna and sculpture on top of the tower. Urban birds like pigeons, sparrows and starlings have figured out that tall buildings pose a problem for them while in flight. But migrating species like White-throated Sparrows, Ovenbird or Ruby-crowned Kinglet have more trouble navigating around tall buildings.
No Supermen among these feathered friends. The Audubon Society is keeping a close eye on these new developments.
11:26 PM in Uncategorized, The Construction, World Trade Center, Ground Zero, Related Stories, Freedom Tower News
Thank Goodness for the Audubon Society. They are true stewards of the earth. Consideration of the effects of these massive structures on wildlife enables humanity to come to terms with the eternal structure of order and chaos found in nature. Respecting this dichotomy, humankind provides for natural beauty to thrive.
The Ovenbird must have the freedom of safe navigation, for its simple splendor surpasses all grandeur.
Jeanne · November 27th, 2006 at 7:19 pm