Opinion: One simple rule could save the birds that migrate over L.A.

As night falls, look up. In December, the Los Angeles City Planning Commission approved a wildlife ordinance that would require all new buildings and significant remodels within a proposed wildlife district in the Santa Monica Mountains to use bird-safe glass. While incorporating bird-safe building policies in the new wildlife district is a laudable first step, the City Council should go further and enact this rule for all new construction and significant remodels throughout Los Angeles. But even before the City Council votes on the wildlife ordinance, Angelenos can take other actions to help prevent bird collisions: Treat the windows in your home to make them safe for birds. If you’re building a new home or remodeling, consider choosing bird-safe glass from the start., including decals, tape, tempera paint and one-way transparent film, help boost visibility and mitigate collisions with glass.