State officials launch 'Lights Out' initiative to protect migrating birds

Toronto launches 'Lights Out' campaign to protect migratory birds

Toronto is urging residents and businesses to dim their lights at night as part of its 'Lights Out' campaign to protect migratory birds.

State officials launch 'Lights Out' initiative to protect migrating birds

The "Lights Out" initiative asks you to turn off non-essential outdoor lights from 11 p-m to dawn during the spring migration window.

DEC, OGS ask New Yorkers to limit excess light to protect migrating birds

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Office of General Services (OGS) are encouraging New Yorkers to participate in the 'Lights Out' initiative during spring bird migration season. The initiative aims to protect traveling birds and prevent fatal light attraction-related collisions by reducing outdoor lighting throughout the state. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered rig…

Stop the Carnage – Turn Lights Out to Protect Migratory Birds | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

Lights Out Louisiana Now through June 15th An estimated 1 billion migratory birds die each year in North America because of collisions with homes, commercial buildings, and other structures contributing to a 29% drop in the overall bird population over the last 50 years. Many species are in decline in part because of these collisions including the wood thrush, which used to be a prevalent species in Louisiana, but is now a species of “conservati…