A bright overnight “storm” on radar isn’t rain—it’s more than a billion migrating birds moving across the U.S. on September 26–28, 2025. If you leave exterior lights on, you raise collision risks at your home; turning them off brings an immediate safety payoff.
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Weather radars (NEXRAD) detect birds as large, moving “blooms,” not precipitation. BirdCast reported a record-breaking 1.2 billion birds aloft on September 26, 2025, and forecasts show continued heavy flights through the weekend. Expect the strongest pulses 2–4 hours after sunset, then tapering toward dawn.
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High-rise and commercial glass concentrate light and reflections, pulling birds into dangerous corridors; single-family homes can mitigate quickly with switches and shades.
“Turning off lights dramatically reduces hazards for migrating birds,” — BirdCast, Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Kill the glow now with these steps before sunset Sep 28
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Cutting light tonight protects birds and trims your bill. Focus on non-essential exterior lighting from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., and block indoor glow visible from windows. Use timers so you don’t forget.
| Step | Detail | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switch off decorative, lobby, and landscape lights | Before sunset Sep 28 |
| 2 | Close blinds/curtains on upper floors facing open sky | Before 10 p.m. Sep 28 |
| 3 | Set timers/motion sensors for security lighting only | Tonight 11 p.m.–6 a.m. |
| 4 | Mark problem windows with visible patterns (2 in spacing) | Within 7 days |
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Signals to watch in the next 60 days as migration peaks through Nov 30
Watch for BirdCast “High” or “Very High” alerts, bright regional radar blooms after sunset, and nights with clear skies and north winds—classic triggers for big flights. Expect multiple high-traffic pulses in the next 30–60 days as fall migration continues toward Nov 30.
Are window strikes at your building dropping below 1 per week after Oct 1?
Track a simple metric: logged window-collision reports at your address. If your lights-out routine works, you should see collisions trend toward zero after October 1. If not, expand window markings and reduce internal night lighting visible outdoors—especially above the second floor.
SOURCES
- https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/record-breaking-night-of-bird-migration/
- https://www.audubon.org/our-work/cities-and-towns/lights-out
- https://www.weather.gov/mkx/using-radar
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