tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189170373477572241.post682601273044368739..comments2023-12-09T07:52:08.332-08:00Comments on Bat Conservation Trust: The Power of Light by Neil Wyatt Bat Conservation Trusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586162546552208064noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189170373477572241.post-5782677457512257452016-06-24T09:37:16.836-07:002016-06-24T09:37:16.836-07:00My neighbours have masses of lights in their back ...My neighbours have masses of lights in their back garden. It is like manic Christmas all year round.Some in the front garden too. We had local pipistrelles before all this but I haven't seen them for a while. ��.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189170373477572241.post-5731656685326820682016-06-24T07:56:02.956-07:002016-06-24T07:56:02.956-07:00not before time! artificial light at night is one ...not before time! artificial light at night is one of the main reasons for the decline in bird populations, as it not only disturbs birds but kills their food (eg moths). My bat roost has been destroyed by thoughtless neighbours who believe they need to turn lights on for hours outside, and I have been driven out of my bedroom too, till 1 am. Much of the light is waste light, going into the air, and peoples' windows, making zero contribution to lighting the desired area but adding to costs, CO2 emissions, etc. Time to call a halt. Edna Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281210731518292543noreply@blogger.com