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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

A cartoon depicts a bird flying in the sky through a city. Opinion Columnist Lucy Atkinson argues that big companies should do more such as adding bird-safe film in order to prevent bird deaths. (Kaylee Rutherford | Northern Star)

Opinion: Avian fall migrations shouldn’t be deadly

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Columnist | September 9, 2025

September and October are months of movement for many in the avian kingdom. Songbirds and waterfowl, colorful feathers and beige plumage, huge flocks and solitary travelers all pass overhead in one of nature’s most fascinating traditions. It’s people...

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