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.

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INSPIRE INTEREST IN BIRDS "Tike Hike"

Cool Creek Park
Saturday, June 21, at 9 a.m.

Inspire interest in birds. Bring a child or loved one to this program. The program will begin in the Cool Creek Nature Center at 9 a.m. with a short introduction about some of the birds you can expect to see. Then the group will head outside for a hike to enjoy the wonders of nature with special interest given to the birds. All ages are welcome. For questions contact Angie Cole at coles2000@sbcglobal.net or call 569-0546.

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