August Noon Lecture: The Effects of Light Pollution on Migratory Birds

Schedule

Tue Aug 04 2026 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS, United States, Mississippi 39202 | Jackson, MS

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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.
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2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS, United States, Mississippi 39202

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Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
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