Minimizing the Impact of Wind Turbines on Lake Michigan's Wildlife
Compiled by Eleanora DiLiscia, Libby Hill, Matt Cvetas, Judy Pollock on behalf of BCN and the Evanston North Shore Bird Club. This paper outlines recommendations based on recent research about wind turbines and their possible effects on Lake Michigan wildlife. (.PDF FORMAT - 136KB)

Window Collisions: The Deadliest Hazard for Birds
Compiled by Randi Doeker. The BCN Window Collision Fact Sheet outlines the hazards that windows can present to birds, the elements that create the problem, and what you can do to correct and prevent bird collisions in the future.

The Lake Michigan Flyway: Chicagoland's Role in the Miracle of Bird Migration
Authored by Terry Schilling and Christine Williamson.  This paper describes the phenomenon of bird migration along Lake Michigan and the many habitat enhancements public and private landowners can do to make the Lake Michigan shore line a safer, more productive route for migrating birds.

Migrant Bird Habitat Study: Tree Species Preference of Foraging Migrant Birds
This paper summarizes the results of a three year study aimed at identifying Chicago region tree species that are used most by foraging migrant birds in spring and provides recommendations for improving habitat for migrants. Written by Judy Pollock and Karen Glennemeier, Audubon-Chicago Region, and Doug Stotz, the Field Museum in Sep. 2004 (.PDF FORMAT - 41KB)

Conserving Local Habitat for Declining Grassland Birds
Authored by Duane Heaton in April 2000.  This paper outlines concerns that habitat in area forest preserves is steadily decreasing for grassland birds and recommends actions needed to provide adequate habitat for them.

What Red-headed Woodpeckers Really Want
Authored by By Richard King and William Mueller and originally published in "Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine", August 2005.  This paper addresses some of the reasons why Red-headed Woodpeckers have declined and outlines some basic management techniques that can be used to attract these birds back to the area. (.PDF FORMAT - 17KB)

Deer Culling: A Critical Tool for Conserving Local Habitat Diversity
Authored by members of the Bird Conservation Network, Novemeber 2007.  This paper outlines the concerns for habitat within forest preserves and other natural areas in the region that are being adversely affected by widespread overpopulation of white-tailed deer and recommends ongoing proactive efforts to reduce this deer overpopulation. (.PDF FORMAT - 42KB)

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