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One flew over the Bastrop’s nest

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One flew over the Bastrop’s nest

BASTROP — Winds over Bastrop County will be bringing with them thousands of new highflyers as migration season is underway.The Bastrop County Audubon Society and Bird City Bastrop ask that residents consider their aerial companions during migration, lasting through June 15, and cut back on some electricity usage.Artificial lights, particularly at night, often have a negative impact on migrating birds, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Lights run the risk of confusing the fauna, disorienting them and leading them towards buildings where they can crash into windows or become exhausted after circling around by mistake. This directly impacts ...

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