Want to help birds, people, and the environment? Of course you do!
Lights Out started in Chicago in 1999 by the National Audubon Society to save migratory birds from the effects of artificial light. Northeast Florida joined the effort in 2020, led by Duval Audubon and Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. The initiative now includes over 40 other cities across the United States.
I joined the initiative in the spring of 2021 because research shows bird-window collisions are preventable. And, I like birds!
Every year billions of migratory birds die due to the effects of artificial lighting and glass-window collisions. That's only in the United States. Something as simple as flipping a light switch, pointing lights toward the ground rather than the sky, or adding window deterrents can mean life or death for a migrating bird.
90% of losses include migrating songbirds like sparrows, finches, and warblers. Because most songbirds migrate at night using natural light cues like the moon and stars, artificial light can lure them off their migratory path. As the sun rises and they begin searching for food and shelter in a busy urban area, they collide with reflective glass.
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Data Collection
Identify the issue.
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Engagement
We can’t do it alone.
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Partners
Slow and steady wins for birds.
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Resources
Helping starts with knowledge.
Great Backyard Bird Count
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