In addition to disrupting migration patterns, the artificial lighting can reportedly disorient the birds and cause them to fly directly into windows.
The Tribute in Light is an iconic scene in New York City on Sept. 11. The art installation honors those killed in the 2001 attacks and the resolve of the city in the following days, months and years. Volunteers with the group New York City Audubon monitor the beams from 8 p.m. on Sept. 11 to 6 a.m. on Sept. 12.
In addition to disrupting migration patterns, the organization says that its research has found that artificial lighting can disorient nocturnally migrating birds and even cause them to fly directly into glass windows. "When they see habitat or sky either reflected in glass, or through it, such as in a courtyard, the birds collide at full speed," NYC Audobon states."Many die on impact.
New York City Audubon says the organizers of the tribute are always respectful of its request, which allows the birds to reorient themselves and continue on their journey.
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