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

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.

A photograph reportedly taken earlier today (January 29) showing a trapped bird in netting at the Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue Subway Station

We need your help! Please urge the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to immediately free the trapped birds and remove the netting in order to avoid further tragedies. Then please share this alert far and wide.

Mr. Janno Lieber, CEO, Metropolitan Transportation Authority
[email protected]

Ms. Gwendolyn Mulraine, Station Manager
[email protected]

If you are in New York City, call 311

Please also send them a message on X:

@NYCTSubway