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Millions of birds migrate through Washington on an annual basis.
Most Birds Migrate at Night, and Artificial Light Puts Them at Risk
The majority of North American migratory birds travel at night, navigating by stars and natural light cues. Unfortunately, artificial light from cities and buildings can disorient migrating birds, pulling them off course and into urban areas where they are vulnerable to exhaustion, predation, and deadly collisions.
Collisions with buildings are one of the leading human-caused threats to birds, killing hundreds of millions of birds each year in the United States. Bright, unnecessary nighttime lighting dramatically increases this risk — especially during peak migration seasons in spring and fall
Lights Out, Washington!
Lights Out Washington is a campaign of education, awareness, and action focused on protecting migratory birds that depend on Washington’s habitats.
By turning off unnecessary lights at night, especially during migration, Washington communities can:
Small actions like dimming or switching off lights can save thousands of birds each year and make Washington a safer place for wildlife.
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Lights Out, Washington! is part of a nationwide Audubon campaign to dim the lights for birds at night.
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