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Louisiana Wildlife Federation urges “Lights Out” to protect migrating birds

The Louisiana Wildlife Federation is urging residents, businesses and building owners to turn off or dim nonessential lights at night to help protect migratory birds passing through the state this fall.

An estimated 500 million migratory birds travel through Louisiana each fall along the Mississippi Flyway. Many migrate at night, using the moon and stars to help navigate. Bright artificial lights c…

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