Get ready for a unique sight as Reunion Tower will soon dim its lights — and not for a special event you might expect.
The iconic Reunion Tower is a must-see in Dallas, where you can take in stunning 360-degree panoramic views from a height of 470 feet. It’s an experience you won’t want to miss, but it is one that we want our feathered friends to miss.
From October 14 to November 17, Reunion Tower plans to dim its ball-shaped tower after sundown until 11 p.m. and will switch it off entirely from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night to help protect migrating birds passing through Texas, reported Fox 4 KDFW.
During the fall and spring seasons, nearly two billion birds migrate through Texas. The tower’s bright lights have the potential to attract and disorient birds, leading to occasional collisions as the birds become distracted or confused.
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The Brief
- Reunion Tower will turn off its lights overnight from Oct. 14 to Nov. 17 to protect migrating birds.
- The lights will be dimmer from sundown to 11 p.m. They will be completely off from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- The tower will still have fall-themed displays in the evenings and mornings.
DALLAS – Part of the Downtown Dallas skyline will be dark overnight during the month of October and November for a very good reason.
Reunion Tower plans to adjust its light show schedule between Oct. 14 and Nov. 17 to protect migrating birds.
The lights on the famous ball-shaped tower will be dimmer from sundown until 11 p.m. They’ll be turned off completely from 11 p.m. until 6 a.m. each night and will come back on at 6 a.m. each morning.
Nearly two billion birds travel through Texas while migrating each fall and spring.
The lights can attract those birds, causing them to become disoriented or distracted. Occasionally, they collide with the illuminated buildings.
Reunion Tower said lowering its lights is a way to help protect the birds and the environment.
Despite being dimmer, the ball will still have fall-themed light shows in October, celebrating things like the Red River Showdown between Texas and Oklahoma, Red Ribbon Week, Dallas’ Dia de los Muertos parade, and Halloween.