Bird Collision is often associated with “glass curtain walls” and “tall buildings,” giving the impression that bird collision is alien to our daily lives. However, any glass surface on a building’s exterior that reflects the surrounding environment can pose a deadly risk to birds. At Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (SIP), dozens of bird collision incidents were recorded in just less than two months. 

The Campus Bird Collision Prevention Group began a preliminary survey of glass coverage on XJTLU buildings on September 7, followed by a formal, continuous survey from September 16 to November 10. Every day, nearly eighty team members worked together in turn, conducting thorough searches around each building on campus from 7 a.m. 

Since 2022, students have been investigating bird collisions on campus individually. However, the scale was too small. This autumn, the more comprehensive investigation has yielded startling results. In October alone, 26 birds were found fallen grounds, which means bird collisions on campus happens almost every day. And there are many more such incidents happens that we didn’t notice. Behind each of these incidents is a warm, feathered life, forced to meet an untimely end.

Bird collision not only impact the ecological balance of our campus but also represent a critical issue concerning biodiversity and sustainable development. Through this exhibition, we hope to raise awareness of this issue and encourage more students and teachers to get involved, contributing to the bird collision prevention efforts at XJTLU！