Each spring and fall hundreds of species of birds migrate through the Dakotas. A majority of these birds migrate at night and can be drawn off course by light pollution from buildings and homes.  

Turning Lights Out for Birds will help reduce migratory birds from becoming confused, disoriented, and colliding with buildings. Help birds make it to their destination safely by pledging to turn off non-essential light from midnight to dawn during Lights Out for Birds dates:  

•  March 15 to May 31 for Spring Migration
•  August 15 to October 31 for Fall Migration
  (or keep light reduction parameters in place year-round)