Each spring, birds take to the skies, migrating across North America from their wintering grounds in Central and South America to reach their breeding destinations. But for too many, the journey ends in tragedy. Over one billion birds die each year in the U.S. alone from collisions with glass. Disorienting nighttime lighting and untreated windows pose serious threats to these remarkable travelers. Now is the time to act for birds. Dim or turn off non-essential outdoor lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.

The spring bird migration is underway! Did you know that 1 in 3 birds migrating through the U.S. during the spring passes through Texas? That’s approximately one billion birds that travel through our state! Most of these birds migrate at night and can become disoriented by the bright lights put off by cities. They crash into buildings and structures, dying at an alarming rate. Here’s how you can help our flying friends reach their destinations safely: turn out all non-essential lights from 11 pm