Each year during spring and fall migration over 1.3 Billion birds die in North America as a result of window collisions. Together, a network of dedicated volunteers head out each morning to pick up the pieces.

For over 30 years FLAP (Fatal Light Awareness Program) volunteers have patrolled cities worldwide in search of birds that have collided with windows. While their efforts have saved an impressive number of bird collision survivors, many do not survive the impact. But the fallen birds are never left behind. Their bodies are collected and their lives honoured in the annual "Bird Layout". The Layout brings volunteers together who arrange the dead birds in an emotive and provocative display. While The Layout honours the fallen birds and brings closure for the volunteers, it is also a critical event in providing public awareness.