Lights Off At Arch As Thousands Of Birds Pass Through
• The National Park Service is turning off the Gateway Arch lights in St. Louis to protect migrating birds.
• St. Louis is located beneath the Mississippi Flyway, a major route for over 300 bird species.
• Lights will stay off until October to prevent disorientation and ensure bird safety during migration.
Lights off to protect migrating birds
As autumn migration commences, the National Park Service has made the decision to switch off the lights at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. This measure is intended to safeguard the thousands of birds that migrate through the area during the night.
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