Hey, Texas: Turn 'Lights Out' This Fall to Help Save Migratory Birds

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Leaving lights on at night can disorient migratory birds flying overhead, potentially leading them to collide with buildings and face injury or death. But a campaign called Lights Out Texas is informing residents that they can save birds' lives by turning off their bulbs at night.

Lights Out Texas' mission is to help reduce migratory bird mortality, and the effort is spearheaded by universities, nonprofits and other organizations. Together, the conservation coalition is asking residents to start going dark from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Birds’ fall migration period lasts from Aug. 15 to Nov. 30, according to Audubon Texas' Lights Out Texas website. And the peak migration period is between Sept. 5 and Oct. 29.


https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/lights-out-texas-campaign-starts-up-as-birds-begin-their-fall-migration-over-texas-14629875

https://tx.audubon.org/urbanconservation/lights-out-texas?ms=aud-email-engagement_20220731_(tx)_lights_out_texas_-_live_to_partners