Cut light pollution and treat glass to help migrating birds, say researchers
by Phys.org
Phys.org— Spring bird migration has begun. Under cover of darkness, 2.5–3.5 billion birds will fly northward to their breeding grounds in the United States and Canada. According to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, now is one of the most important times of year to keep birds safe by reducing non-essential lighting at night and treating window glass so birds can see it and avoid deadly collisions.
WRFA-LP 107.9 FM—New Yorkers Asked to Turn Off Non-Essential Outdoor Lighting To Help Migrating Birds. New Yorkers are asked to turn off non-essential outdoor lighting to protect migrating birds as they navigate night skies. The State Department of Environmental Conservation and Office of General Services encourages people to participate in the “Lights Out” initiative from 11:00 p.m. to dawn during the spring migration April 15 through May 31, and also […]
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