Take Action!Įvery action you take counts and contributes to reducing the impact of light pollution on migratory birds. While in the Caribbean light pollution is not a significant issue compared to our continental neighbours we can still take action. With growing global human populations, artificial light is increasing by at least 2% annually. Lights at night also cause fatal collisions with buildings. This depletes their energy reserves and puts them at risk of exhaustion and predation. Attracted by artificial light at night migrating birds become confused and may end up circling in illuminated areas. Artificial light can alter the migration patterns and foraging behaviours of birds. Every year, light pollution contributes to the death of millions of birds. It causes birds to become disorientated when they fly at night.

Light pollution is a growing threat to wildlife, especially migrating birds. This year, the theme focuses on light pollution with the slogan, “DIM THE LIGHTS FOR BIRDS AT NIGHT!”

We encourage everyone to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) 2022, as you have celebrated the Caribbean Endemic Bird Festival (CEBF) with great success! Light Pollution is Bad News for Birds This year it’s on October 8th, but you can celebrate anytime in the fall that is convenient for you. World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is officially celebrated on the second Saturday in October in the Caribbean. It’s that time of year again-birds are on the move! Bird migration is a global phenomenon where individuals of many different species of birds will fly hundreds or thousands of kilometers south to spend the winter in warmer climates with abundant food. Laura Baboolal, the World Migratory Bird Day Caribbean Coordinator for Environment for the Americas (EFTA) encourages us to celebrate the amazing journeys of birds during World Migratory Bird Day 2022! Keep reading to find out how you can help migratory birds this year and where to find resources to help you celebrate.

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