"Each year, an estimated one billion birds die by colliding with windows, and countless more exhaust themselves trying to navigate their way through artificially lit spaces."
"Artificial light at night affects birds' circadian rhythm, as well as the animals' navigational sense, disrupting their internal navigation system."
"Mitigating light pollution is most important during peak migration, as this is when the effects of artificial lights are most detrimental to migratory birds."
Millions of migratory birds travel north along North American flyways from March to June. Human-made structures and artificial lights disrupt their navigation, causing collisions and exhaustion. An estimated one billion birds die annually from window collisions. This crisis is exacerbated by climate change, habitat loss, and pesticide exposure. Keeping outdoor lights low during peak migration can help at-risk birds reach their breeding grounds safely. Experts emphasize the importance of mitigating light pollution during migration seasons to support these species.
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