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Don’t let Light Pollution Spoil Spring Migration—Turn out Those Lights!

Don’t let Light Pollution Spoil Spring Migration—Turn out Those Lights!

The spring migration for birds is happening NOW - from March 15 through May 31 our feathered friends are making their long journeys north. It is estimated that over 100 million birds fly over northern Virginia in the spring. Migration usually occurs at night, and many birds use the stars to navigate. 

NVBA Initiates a Bird Safe NOVA Campaign

NVBA Initiates a Bird Safe NOVA Campaign

Billions of birds die each year from human-made causes. NVBA, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy, Nature Forward, DarkSky NOVA, DarkSky Virginia, Friends of Dyke Marsh, and Friends of Little Hunting Creek have formed a partnership, Bird Safe NOVA, in an effort to reduce the devastating toll on birds from excess light and window collisions.

Fight Light Pollution to Help Conserve Our Natural Resources

Fight Light Pollution to Help Conserve Our Natural Resources

All migrating birds are at risk from excessive outdoor lighting each spring and fall. Some cities, including Washington DC, have established programs such as Lights Out DC, which works to convince building owners and managers to adopt light abatement procedures for the sake of migrating birds.

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