Light pollution disrupts bird migration patterns, causing birds to veer off course and even collide with brightly lit buildings. Birds rely on the stars and moon to navigate during migration, but bright city lights can confuse them, leading them away from their intended destinations. This not only endangers individual birds, but also has broader ecological impacts, such as altering migration patterns and reducing the number of birds reaching their breeding grounds. To mitigate these effects, cities can adopt "bird-friendly" lighting practices, such as reducing the brightness of lights and directing them downwards, away from the sky.
The Effects of Light Pollution on Bird Migration
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