From the Texas Conservation Alliance Newsletter 2-23-2024
Excitement is in the air as we gear up for the upcoming Spring Migration Season! Soon, our city will be abuzz with the sights and sounds of migratory birds making their journey. We are preparing to be on the lookout each morning and continue raising awareness of the dangers that light pollution poses to migratory wildlife.
The three pillars of Lights Out, Dallas are collision monitoring, education, and advocacy. Thus far, our efforts have focused primarily on collision monitoring surveys, limiting our capacity for education and advocacy. Starting this season, the number of survey days in downtown Dallas will be decreased, allowing us to balance our time more evenly across the campaign’s three pillars. Stay tuned for upcoming Lights Out events and updates as we celebrate the wonder of migration together and take action to make our skies safer!
Surveys Begin Soon!
Spring surveys will begin March 12 and end June 1. Unlike previous seasons, surveys will be conducted 7 days a week during Peak Migration (April 22 – May 12). Outside of the Peak Migration period, surveys will take place 4 days a week on Tuedays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Need a reminder of the dates? Please refer to the calendar. Blue highlighted days indicate survey days. Volunteers are encouraged to sign up for the days they plan to participate.
| When: March 12 – April 20 Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat mornings April 22 – May 12 (Peak Migration) Mon-Sun mornings May 13 – Jun 1 Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat mornings ALL surveys begin at 6 am and end around 8 am! |
| Where: Mornings start and end at the Perot Parking lot; see below in the “Parking Map” for the parking location and the correct entrance. Upon arrival at the parking lot gates, press the Help button on the screen and inform the security team that you are there for the Lights Out, Dallas bird monitoring surveys. This will grant you access to the parking spaces (see attached map). |
| Volunteer Sign Up Portal |
| Sign up for the days you plan to participate. More enthusiastic individuals have expressed interest in joining Lights Out, Dallas! With the new survey schedule, we are excited to introduce our new volunteer sign-up feature, providing you with the opportunity to explore available opportunities and plan your volunteer hours accordingly. Start planning your involvement today by checking out the new sign-up platform. Your support is crucial to the success of Lights Out, Dallas! |
| Education/Community Outreach Bring Lights Out, DFW! campaign to you. Beyond participating in bird-window collision surveys, everyone can contribute to supporting migratory birds. Educators and group leaders, reach out to us if you’re interested in discovering more about the Lights Out, DFW! and learning ways to help save birds at home. Inquire Here |
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