Birds of a feather may flock together, but sadly too many of our feathered friends are ending up on the pavement of downtown Indianapolis streets. During spring and fall migration, most birds migrate at night. The problem: Confused birds are flying into lit-up high rise buildings and meeting their very untimely deaths. In response, the city’s Amos W. Butler Audubon Society is promoting Lights Out Indy, a simple but effective program to reduce this sad trend by asking downtown high rise buildings to turn off their office lights at night. Does this really work, you ask? Chicago implemented this program years ago and estimates that more than 10,000 birds’ lives are spared annually as a result. And, of course, turning out the lights saves energy and money. If you work downtown or know someone who does, please spread the word about this important program. Do it now…after all, the early bird gets the worm. For more tips for green living. Go to greenpieceindy.com/blog/ |
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Breeding Birds of Eagle Creek Park
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History of the Amos W. Butler Audubon Society(1989)
By: Charles E. Keller
Common Birds of Indiana (1945) By: Earl Brooks
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Birding Guide to South-Central IN
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