Tag: birds | DarkSky International

Birds flocking silhouetted in sunset.

DarkSky and the National Audubon Society promote Lights Out for the birds

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Twice a year, billions of birds take part in massive migrations. Generally, birds spend the spring and summer in …

May 8, 2025

White text that reads endangered species day in all caps surrounded by a white circle on a dark blue background.

IDA Celebrates Endangered Species Day

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Light pollution has significant impacts on wildlife, including many endangered species. Celebrate Endangered Species Day by learning about some …

May 21, 2021

New Program Launches to Save Migrating Birds in Colorado, USA

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The National Audubon Society, IDA, and Denver Audubon have teamed up for Lights Out Colorado to help Coloradans save …

April 21, 2021

What You Should Know About Bird Migration and Light Pollution

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We are pleased to announce a new partner in the critical work of protecting the night from light pollution: …

September 14, 2020

Light Pollution Poses Threat to Migrating Birds

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Across the northern hemisphere, the sights and sounds of migrating birds are a sure sign of spring. As temperatures …

May 9, 2019

Protect Our Species from Light Pollution this Earth Day

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Established in 1970, Earth Day has brought attention to the many issues impacting the environment for decades. The Earth …

April 22, 2019

A mountain lion at night, with the city lights of Los Angeles in the background.

Light pollution harms wildlife and ecosystems

Causes of light pollution

For billions of years, all life has relied on Earth’s predictable rhythm of day and night. It’s encoded in …

November 13, 2023