The State of Michigan has proclaimed the periods of March 15 to May 31 and August 15 to October 31 as Safe Passage Great Lakes Days. This initiative aims to reduce the number of birds who are injured or die due to the confusion caused by bright lights during migration.
Some simple steps you can take to help birds during this time:
-Use blinds and curtains to conceal lighted areas if working after 11 p.m.
-Use desk lamps and task lighting to minimize perimeter lighting.
-Re-schedule night work, such as arrange for custodial services in tall buildings to work from the top down so the floor lights are off from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. (dawn).
-Establish interior working areas for night activities.
For more information, including what to do if you find an injured or dead bird, visit https://www.a2gov.org/…/NAP/birds/Pages/SafePassage.aspx
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