For the longest time it was thought that light pollution was nothing but bad for wildlife because it caused a whole heap of problems for them. However, new studies show that light pollution is actually beneficial to certain wildlife!
By studying the migration habits of the common redshank, researches in Scotland found that artificial light a actually helps birds find food faster and more easily. These birds tend to scrounge for food in the daylight and the darker it gets the more they have to rely on their sense of touch to find food.
With all the artificial lights around, the birds were able to spot by sight much longer than usual. This then allows them to be healthier and more fit for their long migrations.
It’s good to know someone is benefiting from all this extra light!