The Dallas-Fort Worth area is gearing up for fall bird migration, which runs from August 15 through November 30, with the high-flying peak period from September 5 to October 29.
During this window, millions of birds traverse North Texas on their nocturnal journey – and DFW ranks among the nation’s most dangerous urban corridors for these fragile travelers, thanks to blinding city lights and reflective glass.
Artificial lighting pulls migrating birds off course, leading them to collide with buildings, and it’s not just skyscrapers at fault – even homes and low-rise buildings contribute heavily to bird deaths…