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Lights out Texas – April 19–May 7
Spring bird migration will be underway soon and organizations across Texas will turn their lights out at night as we welcome hundreds of millions of birds migrating through our state on their way north from their southern wintering grounds.
Prairie Oaks Master Naturalist Chapter is supporting this important effort to protect migrating birds by turning off all non-essential lights during the critical peak spring migration period from April 19 – May 7. Each night and each light turned out helps save migrating birds by reducing collisions with brightly lit buildings. The Lights Out Texas effort is led by a coalition of partners that includes conservation non-profits, universities, governmental organizations, and Texans dedicated to the conservation of birds.
It’s easy to participate – simply turn off all non-essential lights from 11 PM – 6 AM during the migration season. You can find more information and sign up for bird migration alerts on the Lights Out Texas website. There are recognition and volunteer / engagement opportunities available as well.
Download information (pdf): 2021 Spring Final Lights Out Letter
For more information contact Dayna Inbody