Dan Mennill

Les bruits des voitures, des avions, des bateaux et des activités industrielles dans les zones urbaines produisent un bruit de fond constant qui affecte les oiseaux, comme cette mésange charbonnière. Wikimedia Commons

April 29, 2026

À Paris, les oiseaux continuent de chanter plus aigu à cause du bruit, malgré la lutte contre la pollution sonore

Dan Mennill, University of Windsor

Paris a perdu trois décibels en dix ans, grâce à des mesures efficaces contre la pollution sonore. Mais le bruit de la circulation oblige toujours les oiseaux à chanter plus haut.

The sounds of cars, airplanes, boats and industrial activities in urban areas produce a steady roar that impacts birds, such as this great tit. (Wikimedia Commons)

April 20, 2026

Paris has successfully cut noise pollution, but urban birds still can’t sing at their natural pitch

Dan Mennill, University of Windsor

Paris is three decibels quieter than it was 10 years ago, thanks to an effective noise pollution campaign. But traffic noise still forces birds to sing at a higher pitch.

Artificial light - including at the Tribute in Light in New York City - disorients nocturnal migratory birds. Kelvin/Flickr

April 7, 2019

Want to save millions of migratory birds? Turn off your outdoor lights in spring and fall

Dan Mennill, University of Windsor

Artificial light, from low-level backyard lighting to lights in office buildings and skyscrapers, distract migratory birds with deadly effects.

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À Paris, les oiseaux continuent de chanter plus aigu à cause du bruit, malgré la lutte contre la pollution sonore

Paris has successfully cut noise pollution, but urban birds still can’t sing at their natural pitch

Want to save millions of migratory birds? Turn off your outdoor lights in spring and fall

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