Lights Out directs State-owned and managed buildings to turn off non-essential outdoor lighting from 11 p.m. Department of Agriculture, it has led to collisions with windows, walls, floodlights, or the ground and the death of an estimated 500 million to one billion birds annually in the United States. Excessive outdoor lighting, especially in adverse weather conditions, can cause these migrating birds to become disoriented, a phenomenon known as fatal light attraction. Many species of shorebirds and songbirds rely on constellations to help them navigate to and from their summer breeding grounds through the State. Team OGS encourages everyone to learn what they can do to help ensure safe seasonal bird migration throughout New York State."
Reducing excessive outdoor lighting on buildings is an easy and sensible step we can take to minimize those threats. New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner Jeanette Moy said, "Migrating birds face many dangerous obstacles during their long journeys each year. We are also excited about the ongoing progress in completing the New York State Birding Trail with this newest Capital Region segment that all New Yorkers can enjoy." DEC is proud to join several partners to lead by example and take actions that will reduce bird collisions. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos said, "We all play a role in the protection of our natural resources and the Lights Out initiative is a simple way to help a variety of bird species survive and thrive during the busy migration season. State buildings participating in Lights Out will keep non-essential outdoor lighting from affecting the ability of birds to migrate successfully, both in the Capital Region and throughout New York. New York State agencies today announced two initiatives designed to protect and foster increased appreciation for birds - a new 'Lights Out' initiative to help protect migrating birds as they navigate night skies, and the launch of the Capital Region segment of the New York State Birding Trail to highlight the State's world-class and wide-ranging birding opportunities. For Release: Friday, 'Lights Out' Initiative Launched in New York to Protect Migrating Birds State-Owned and Managed Buildings to Take Measures to Reduce Light, Prevent Bird Collisions New Capital Region Birding Trail Segment Also Launched to Increase Recreational Opportunities
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