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Greensboro asks residents to dim lights as spring migration continues
Summary
The City of Greensboro reminded residents to participate in its voluntary 'Lights Out for Birds' program by turning off non-essential lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. through May 31, in partnership with the T. Gilbert Pearson Ottabbon Society.
Dave, the presenter of the City of Greensboro weekly flash briefing, encouraged residents, businesses and building managers to participate in the city's voluntary "Lights Out for Birds" program to support spring migration. The program asks volunteers to turn off non-essential lights from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. through May 31.
The briefing said the initiative was first launched in 2022 and described it as a partnership with the T. Gilbert Pearson Ottabbon Society (transcript spelling). The message directed listeners to tgpearsona.org/lightsout for more information.
Why this matters: reducing nighttime lighting during migration can lower bird-collision risks in urban areas. The briefing did not include enforcement measures, costs, or any city ordinance — participation is voluntary, per the announcement.
What remains unclear: the transcript uses the organization name spelled as "T. Gilbert Pearson Ottabbon Society" and the program URL as "tgpearsona.org"; these spellings mirror the briefing audio text and should be verified against official program materials for publication.
