Image created by Dee Renee Ericks
Pledge to go lights out!
Lighting is an attractant – especially for migrating birds who often fly at night. Brightly lit buildings can draw birds in where they can hit windows or other obstacles.
Turning off lights dramatically reduces hazards from, attraction to, and disorientation by light, allowing birds to safely proceed with their migratory journeys.
Lights Out Washington is a collaborative effort to reduce these impacts by using light more thoughtfully. Specifically, focusing light when we need it, where we need it, and no brighter than necessary. Small actions, like turning off unnecessary lights at night, can make a meaningful difference for birds, people, and our planet.