About Our
Organization
Founded in Fall of 2019, Calgary joined the efforts of organizations across North America working to reduce risks faced by migratory species. Originally the focus was to document window strikes in downtown Calgary during migration but in 2022 we expanded our mandate to encompass all urban species and go beyond window strikes.
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Renamed the Calgary Urban Species Response Team (CUSRT), we continue to monitor window strikes and contribute to global databases each spring and fall but we have expanded to also look at how we can support wildlife year round. Enhancing urban habitat using native vegetation and helping the public at large learn more about our biodiversity are two areas we are working hard on.
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Be a citizen scientist and help us document strikes! If you find a window strike victim, after following the steps above, please fill out this form or scan the QR code below. Once filled out, our team will add the information to the Global Collision Mapper.
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We have partnered with WonderGrove and Homegrown National Park to share some fantastic videos about how to help birds. Check out these great tips for preventing window strikes in your own backyard!
500 Million
The number of birds estimated to breed in Canada each year
25 Million
The number of birds estimated to die from window strikes annually in Canada
3 Billion
The number of birds estimated to have disappeared from the North American landscape since 1970
Unlimited
The number of lives that can be saved through a few simple actions
Volunteer!
Interested in helping us with downtown window strikes surveys?
Want more information on supporting native wildlife in your backyard?
Have an idea for a citizen led learning opportunity?
Get in touch!
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