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Montville ― Turn off the lights! That could become a familiar refrain in town, to protect migratory birds, and people’s peace of mind, if Lights Off Connecticut, has its way. The Guilford-based cons...
Up to one billion birds die each year in the U.S. as a result of collisions with glass. The problem is made worse by increasing light pollution. We spoke with Meredith Barges, co-chair of Lights Out Connecticut, about ways to help stop window strikes for bird populations. (0:00) Science you may n
A report by the Law, Ethics and Animals Program at Yale Law School and the American Bird Conservancy reveals how local laws and policies are speeding up protections for birds from deadly building collisions.
The new "lights out" law will protect birds by shutting off non-essential outdoor lights at night at state buildings.
This week, bird advocates are asking Connecticut residents and property managers to turn off their lights as the peak of summer songbird migration approaches. Over 500,000 birds are expected to cross ...