He was honored for his research into bird deaths caused by window strikes.
The award, conferred annually by the Pennsylvania Audubon Council, recognizes those who have made important contributions to conservation in the Commonwealth.
"It is my hope that this award will draw further attention to the important conservation issue for birds and people,” Klem said. “I have now been studying, writing and teaching about for 50 years, half a century — doing my best trying to save more bird lives from clear and reflective windows.”
Klem published a peer-reviewed study showing bird deaths from window strikes are nearly double previous estimates, and likely higher.
His study estimated that 3.5 million birds are dying every day due to window strikes.
"Evidence, Consequences, and Angle of Strike of Bird–Window Collisions," was published in the March issue of The Wilson Journal of Ornithology.
The study was co-authored by Klem, Acopian Ornithological Specialist Peter G. Saenger and former student researcher Brandon P. Brogle.
“I feel especially honored to be added to the distinguished previous awardees, because the namesake of the award, Walt Pomeroy, is a national conservation icon,” Klem said. ““I like to think I am, in part, carrying on his valuable work on behalf of us all.”
Klem is also the author of Solid Air - Invisible Killer - Saving Billions Of Birds From Windows.
Walt Pomery
The award is named for Walt Pomeroy, an environmental, wildlife and wilderness advocate who worked on environmental issues in Michigan, Pennsylvania and nationally.
He worked for the National Audubon Society for 17 years and was a founder and board member of several local Audubon chapters.
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-- LehighValleyNews.com: Muhlenberg Professor Wins Statewide Conservation Award For Bird-Window Collision Research
[Posted: November 7, 2024] PA Environment Digest
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