Turning Off Outdoor Lights Protects Migrating Birds

Now that spring migration has begun, we want to remind our community members about our Lights Out! Program. Artificial lights at night are disruptive to the health of people and wildlife and may disorient migrating birds, thus increasing the rate of collisions with buildings. Lights Out and Dark Skies programs have been shown to be effective and safe for involved communities. See how you can perform simple actions to protect birds and pollinators and sign our Pledge here at Lights Out Eugene

Ways you can help Prevent Bird Collisions

• Make your windows visible to birds.
• Turn off unnecessary and decorative lighting.
• Make sure that outside lights are aimed down and are well-shielded.
• Install motion sensors or timers so that lights are on only when needed.
• Choose warm bulbs (under 3,000 Kelvins, closer to 2000 is better) with negligible blue light.
• During migration seasons, draw blinds or curtains to reduce light spill.
• Turn off the lights before leaving the home or office.
• FYI: at Bird Alliance of Oregon
• Sign our Pledge