1.4K reactions · 869 shares | Spring migration is underway, and billions of birds are migrating across the U.S. at night. By turning off lights during migration, and treating reflective glass, you can help protect birds from collisions with buildings and other infrastructure. Learn more here: https://birdcast.info/science-to-action/lights-out/ | Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Facebook

The spring bird migration is underway! Did you know that 1 in 3 birds migrating through the U.S. during the spring passes through Texas? That’s approximately one billion birds that travel through our state! Most of these birds migrate at night and can become disoriented by the bright lights put off by cities. They crash into buildings and structures, dying at an alarming rate. Here’s how you can help our flying friends reach their destinations safely: turn out all non-essential lights from 11 pm

173K views · 1.9K reactions | Stunning Spring Bird Migration Map credit: Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Brilliant Maps | Facebook