Birds Reportedly Dying in Bird-Deterrent Netting at New York City Subway Station

Update (January 31, 2025): Birds were reportedly trapped behind bird-deterrent netting that had apparently fallen into disrepair at Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue Subway station, in New York City. We’re told that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is working with the contractor to resolve the issue. Thank you to all who spoke up!

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PETA has received reports that bird-deterrent netting has fallen into disrepair after allegedly being installed above the entrance to Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue Subway station, located at Roosevelt Avenue and 74th Street in New York City. Apparently, birds are becoming trapped behind this netting, and allegedly multiple birds have died, while others are still trapped, desperately trying to find a way out. While the desire for nonlethal bird control is admirable, reports of such netting being installed incorrectly or falling into disrepair and causing birds to become fatally trapped are all too common. PETA contacted the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Station Manager, asking for assurance that someone is actively working to rectify this situation, but have received no assurance.