Lights Out, Texas and Beyond: Saving Birds One Light, and One Window, at a Time

Summary: Most of our beloved songbirds migrate at night and our bright cities and neighborhoods hamper their efforts. Bright buildings can cause birds to collide with windows or meerly confuse them to exhaustion. We can help though! Join Kiersten to find out what we can do to help birds safely reach their destinations during migration season.    Show Notes:  Lights Out Program: https://www.audubon.org/lights-out-program  How to Bring Lights Out to a City Near You: https://www.audubon.org/news/how-bring-lights-out-city-near-you  Lights Out, Texas!: https://www.audubon.org/texas/projects/lights-out-texas  Texas Conservation Alliance: https://www.tcatexas.org/lights-out-dfw  Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center: https://abcbirds.org/news/dallas-convention-center-bird-friendly/  Audubon Action Center: https://www.audubon.org/takeaction  Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://www.audubon.org/dogwood-canyon  Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center TikTok: @dogwood_canyon Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon  If you have a question or comment you can email us at: [email protected]    Birds. Plants. Wildlife. Conservation.   Produced by Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, part of the National Audubon Society, this weekly podcast explores the natural world through engaging conversations with our Audubon staff, naturalists, scientists, and community leaders.   From backyard birds and native plants to pollinators, habitats, and conservation in action, each episode offers practical knowledge, fun perspectives, and simple ways to connect with nature—wherever you live.   Whether you're just getting started or already connected to the outdoors, our goal is simple: help you discover something new, get outside, and become an advocate for birds, wildlife, and healthy ecosystems.