![]() Hundreds of birds are caught in the memorial’s beams every year but turning them off for just 20 to 30 minutes at a time greatly reduces the density of birds in the area. Turning off bright lights helps birds move on within minutes, as discovered by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and New York City Audubon during the annual 9/11 memorial in New York City. When converting to new lighting assess quality and quantity of light needed, avoiding over-lighting with newer, brighter technology.Install automatic motion sensors and controls wherever possible.Down-shield exterior lighting to eliminate horizontal glare and all light directed upward.Substitute task and area lighting for workers staying late or pull window coverings. ![]()
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