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[–] 17 points 1 year ago (3 children)

They can get “entrapped” in the light and circle a lit building endlessly. It also leads to disorientation and building collisions. And it fucks up their navigation.

https://www.fws.gov/story/threats-birds-collisions-nighttime-lighting

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  • [–] 7 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    I recently moved to a ritzy neighborhood and the amount of bright ass 24/7 lighting aimed right into the sky is infuriating. So many tiny trees pointlessly illuminated from their base.

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