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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

"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.

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 ...

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 ...