Has anyone else noticed more birds getting hit by cars lately?

Driving less but seeing more collisions can feel especially striking, but it helps to compare rates rather than totals. For a few weeks, jot down your route, time of day, rough distance, and any bird encounters. That may show whether one stretch or time is driving the pattern.

I’d start with ordinary local factors before reaching for a big explanation. A changed commute, a particular road near open space, or seasonal bird activity could all be worth considering, but the observation by itself doesn’t tell you which one applies. If you track it, note the location and conditions too.

A sudden run of incidents isn’t evidence on its own that radio signals or power lines are involved. If you want to investigate that idea, you’d need more than timing: compare locations and dates, and look for independent information that actually connects a cause to collisions. For now, don’t swerve sharply to avoid a bird, since that can put you and other drivers at risk.