Audubon Texas to San Antonio residents: Go lights out for birds

Audubon Texas is asking residents to go lights out during the 2024 peak fall bird migration period.

The campaign is called 2024 Lights Out, Texas, and the group encouraged Texans to turn off unnecessary lights to minimize light pollution and help migratory birds make their way.

The group explained that it’s especially important to decrease light pollution in densely populated areas, where migrating birds can become disoriented as they navigate through the night sky.

It's estimated that up to 1 billion birds are killed each year due to collisions with buildings. Audubon Texas also encourages modifying or eliminating reflective glass to help reduce collisions.

Peak migration runs through Oct. 29, and fall migration ends around Nov. 30. Find more information at tx.audubon.org.

Environment & Natural Resources

The joy of the backyard bird feeder

David Martin Davies

When was the last time you topped off that backyard bird feeder? San Antonio’s climate and its growing urban footprint can mean bird feeding is a needed benefit for the local avian population. What are the best practices for bird feeding? What bird do you see chowing down at your feeder?

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