New research published in the journal Nature Communications finds that skyglow — how bright the night sky is because of artificial light — is a top predictor of where large numbers of migrating birds ...

Light at night, melatonin and bird behavior Date: October 2, 2013 Source: BioMed Central Limited Summary: Low light levels, similar to those found in urban areas at night, can have a significant ...

Artificial light at night attracts nocturnal animals, including migrating birds. This can lead to disorientation and is the cause of death of many birds that crash into the lighted objects. A more ...

Artificial light at night can also impact the timing of migration and other seasonal behaviours because it can disrupt biological clocks. For example, birds may misinterpret artificial light at ...

It cites artificial lights at night and reflective windows as causes, since they confuse birds that use the light from stars to migrate. Birds like warblers, which are small, colorful songbirds ...

According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, artificial light at night (also known as ALAN) can lure birds in from more than three miles away. This excessive nighttime illumination can throw ...

"Field of Light ... and birds. Following the Texas Audubon Society's migratory bird guidelines, the Wildflower Center will shut off the installation between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. every night.

While flying at night, these birds are attracted and confused by light coming from tall buildings and residences. They then fly into these lighted buildings and are killed. It has been estimated ...