05/30/2026
DARK SKIES ARE FOR THE BIRDS!
Let's keep the Rivertowns’ sky dark for the migration season. Each spring, millions of birds travel north under the cover of darkness.
Unlike daytime migrants such as hawks, most songbirds migrate at night. They use the stars, the moon, and subtle geomagnetic cues to navigate. In heavily-lit areas, skyglow can obscure those cues.
The Hudson River corridor is a major migration route. On certain peak nights, thousands of birds may pass over Westchester County in a single evening. Even small changes—like dimming decorative lighting or turning off empty office lights—can make a measurable difference.
Simple actions add up. During spring migration - now until May 31 - consider:
• Turning off unnecessary outdoor lighting after 10 p.m.
• Switching off interior lights in empty rooms overnight or drawing shades.
Learn more https://tarrytownenvironmental.org/dark-skies-are-for-the-birds/
