NYC drone show meant to mimic birds will harm actual birds, critics say
A thousand drones that will ascend to the night skies above Central Park on Saturday are meant to simulate a “murmuration” of birds, but wildlife advocates and a local councilmember say the spectacle will harm actual birds during the peak of migration season.
NYC Audubon, an affiliate of the National Audubon Society, said the light can draw the birds and potentially harm them if they come into contact with the drones.on the social media platform X on Friday. “#lightpollution during peak #birdmigration, which BTW is happening right now, poses a hazard for the millions of birds traveling over NYC on their migrations.
“While we respect New Yorkers’ concerns, we have been in close contact with the organizer of this weekend’s event, and they are complying with the new city guidelines governing the use of drones,” Jean-Baptiste said in a statement. “As Parks works with its sister agencies to operationalize this policy, we intend to work with all relevant partners, including wildlife experts.”
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