No. 33
The Last Flight
A bird’s final flight is recorded not in the sky, but on glass. The outline left behind is the imprint of feathers that struck a window at full speed—a silent signature of one of the leading human-caused sources of bird mortality. Millions of birds die each year in window collisions, victims of reflections that disguise glass as open sky or habitat. This fleeting mark disappeared with a simple swipe, but its message remains: what is invisible to us can be fatal to birds, and simple bird-safe window treatments can save millions of lives.
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About the photographer
Ysabela Coll is a Dominican underwater photographer and visual artist, recognised as the first woman from the Dominican Republic to become a professional underwater photographer. Combining psychology and fine art, her work explores the ocean’s emotional beauty while inspiring marine conservation. Her photographs have been exhibited internationally, including at Sotheby’s Belgium and the World Trade Organization in Switzerland, and recognised in international competitions. She also co-founded Álvarez+Coll Photo, a conservation and fine art company dedicated to celebrating and protecting marine life.