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Noise Effect on Wildlife

23 CFR 772: Procedures for Abatement of Highway Traffic Noise and Construction Noise, requires the identification of noise impacts, consideration of noise abatement and the construction of feasible and reasonable noise abatement for humans. However, the impact of noise to wildlife is also a concern. The information on this page will redirect you to the lead program office that deals with noise effects on wildlife and any provided guidance.

• Synthesis of Noise Effects on Wildlife Populations
  Also available in PDF format (292 KB)

Effects of Clear Noise Barriers on Birds

• Avoiding bird collisions with glass surfaces (PDF, 6.4MB)
• Bird Deterrent Marking on Transparent Noise Barrier Panels (PDF, 475KB)
• Evaluating the Effectiveness of Select Visual Signals to Prevent Bird-window Collisions