This is migratory season for many birds moving south to north. I was shocked to read in the NY Times Sunday that "it is estimated that some 90,000 die annually in New York City because of collision with buildings." So the clock tower of the Con Edison building in Union Square will go dark during April and May to avoid confusing the birds with artificial light. They will repeat this in the Fall. More than fifty participants will darken or go dim including Chrysler, Rockefeller, Barclays and The New York Times. In a related matter, farmers in California are being paid $45. per acre to keep their fields flooded during a two week period to maintain several inches of water for grazing - despite water shortages in that area. Kudos to the corporations for their sensitivity - The Audubon Society should be pleased.
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http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/13/nyregion/answers-to-questions-about-the-con-edison-clock-towers-lights-and-bingo.html?ref=michaelpollak
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