Petitioners Urge Federal Communications Commission
to Protect Millions of Migratory Birds

Petition for Expedited Rulemaking and Other Relief on Behalf of American Bird Conservancy, Defenders of Wildlife and National Audubon Society

Exihibit A: Bird Strikes and Electrocutions at Power Lines, Communication Towers, and Wind Turbines: State of the Art and State of the Science - Next Steps Toward Mitigation

Exhibit B: "Effects of Artificial Night Lighting on Migratory Birds” is propriety but is available upon request.

Exhibit C: Section 7 Consultation for Communication Towers in the Hawaiian Islands

Additional Background

Mortality Threats to Birds - Communications Towers

Federal Communications Commission Announces Rulemaking that Could Protect Millions of Migratory Birds

Federal Court Orders Cell Tower Safeguards for Migrating Birds: Decision could save millions of birds killed each year in tower collisions