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[-] I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world 17 points 4 days ago

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

[-] superb 7 points 4 days ago

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.

[-] I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world 11 points 4 days ago

I’d say it should be illegal, but I know a certain demographic would take that as a challenge to their freedumbs and put Broadway spotlights in their yard. Because fuck them birds.

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