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Dimmer lights help night-flying migrating birds navigate safely

Oregon night sky
Bird Alliance of Oregon
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Bird Alliance of Oregon
Oregon night sky

From hummingbirds and warblers to sparrows and geese, millions of birds migrate across North America every year, covering hundreds to thousands of miles. Most of these birds, some that weigh as little as half an ounce, make this remarkable and perilous journey at night, visualizing the magnetic pull of the earth and using the moon and stars to set their course.

By reducing sky-glow over our cities, we can help them make it to their destinations safely. Mary Coolidge of the Oregon Bird Alliance joins the Exchange to talk about their Lights Out Messaging Campaign help us better understand how light pollution from cities disrupts the natural migration process of birds.

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Geoffrey Riley is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and has hosted the Jefferson Exchange on JPR since 2009. He's been a broadcaster in the Rogue Valley for more than 35 years, working in both television and radio.
Natalie Golay is the Senior Producer of the Jefferson Exchange. She has a B.A. in Visual Arts, a multimedia certificate from the Vancouver Film school, and a law degree from the University of British Columbia. A communications professional for over 20 years, she is a natural storyteller with extensive audio and video production skills.