Raleigh going 'lights out' to help migrating birds flying through at night
The City of Oaks is decreasing the amount of light emitted from city buildings to help birds flying through the Triangle.
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The City of Oaks is decreasing the amount of light emitted from city buildings to help birds flying through the Triangle.
In order to help migrating birds with an easier passage, Raleigh is going 'Lights Out' during overnight hours. Experts say glow from lighted buildings can be disorienting and dangerous to the birds. The campaign will begin March 15 and last through May 31.
Each spring and fall millions of migrating birds travel over North Carolina, often at night.
Audubon North Carolina has a few tips on how families can be mindful of keeping the skies a little darker as birds migrate:
- Turn off the lights outside of your home, especially upward-facing lights.
- Close blinds and curtains at home and before leaving your office for the day.
- If you work in an office building, ask your employer to turn out exterior upward-facing lights, as well as interior office lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
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