August Noon Lecture: The Effects of Light Pollution on Migratory Birds
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(Un)Lighting the Way: The Effects of Light Pollution on Migratory Birds with Murry Burgess
With growing urbanization comes an increase in light pollution, caused by outdoor light at night. Light pollution is a global issue that affects the migratory patterns of many bird species.
This lecture highlights current research on how birds navigate increasingly brighter nightscapes and what we can do to help them on their journeys. .
Special Guests:
The Jackson-Hinds Library System BookMobile will be on site with a selection of bird-themed books to complement the lecture! Before or after the program, stop by to explore Jackson's newest mobile library and discover resources for readers of all ages.
With growing urbanization comes an increase in light pollution, caused by outdoor light at night. Light pollution is a global issue that affects the migratory patterns of many bird species.
This lecture highlights current research on how birds navigate increasingly brighter nightscapes and what we can do to help them on their journeys. .
Special Guests:
The Jackson-Hinds Library System BookMobile will be on site with a selection of bird-themed books to complement the lecture! Before or after the program, stop by to explore Jackson's newest mobile library and discover resources for readers of all ages.
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2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS, United States, Mississippi 39202
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Host or PublisherMississippi Museum of Natural Science
