# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mighty Migrations Series: Reading the Night Sky - Ecological Forecasting for Bird Conservation
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 am
- **Event Description**: Every spring and fall, billions of birds take to the skies, navigating by stars, magnetic fields, and instincts honed over millions of years. But our nights are getting brighter, pulling birds off course, towards cities, and away from the habitats they need.

What if we could predict when and where migration is most intense and use that knowledge to turn off the lights at exactly the right moment? Ecological forecasting is making that possible. Drawing on radar data, weather models, and machine learning, researchers can now generate real-time forecasts that let us anticipate the pulse of bird movement before it happens. These tools are becoming a powerful lever for advocacy, helping cities, building managers, and utilities make smarter decisions about artificial light at night. In this talk, Dr. Horton will explore how migration forecasting works, what the data tells us about the cost of light pollution, and how you as birders and conservation advocates can use these insights in your own community.

Register for free here: https://swibirds.org/all-events/2026/8/26/mighty-migrations-lights-out

This presentation is part of the Mighty Migrations Series, a set of three webinars that feature three INCREDIBLE migration-related topics: https://swibirds.org/all-events?tag=mighty+migrations

- “The Mystery of Migration” by Bill Volkert on August 25, 7pm CT

- “Reading the Night Sky: Ecological Forecasting for Bird Conservation” by Kyle Horton on August 26, 7pm CT

- “Conserving Birds One Cup of Coffee at a Time” by Kristin Hill on August 27, 7pm

This series is co-hosted by Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance, SOS Save Our Songbirds, and the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin. The Lights Out Alerts presentation is additionally co-hosted by Lights Out Wisconsin.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison-wisconsin/mighty-migrations-series-reading-the-night-sky-ecological-forecasting-for-bird-conservation/200030424441536
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, fine-arts, virtual, webinar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 15

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Madison, Wisconsin
- **location**: Online event
- **full address**: Online event, 211 S Paterson St, Madison, WI 53703-4501, United States, Madison, Wisconsin

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Mighty Migrations Series: Reading the Night Sky - Ecological Forecasting for Bird Conservation being held?
  - **A:** Mighty Migrations Series: Reading the Night Sky - Ecological Forecasting for Bird Conservation takes place on Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 am to Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 am at Online event, 211 S Paterson St, Madison, WI 53703-4501, United States, Madison, Wisconsin.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Mighty Migrations Series: Reading the Night Sky - Ecological Forecasting for Bird Conservation?
  - **A:** Mighty Migrations Series: Reading the Night Sky - Ecological Forecasting for Bird Conservation is organized by Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Mighty Migrations Series: Reading the Night Sky - Ecological Forecasting for Bird Conservation is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Madison, Wisconsin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Mighty Migrations Series: Reading the Night Sky - Ecological Forecasting for Bird Conservation sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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