08.28.2023

Today’s Forecast

98º | Mostly sunny | 10% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:16 a.m. | Sunset 7:44 p.m.

🦜 It’s a bird, it’s a plane — nope, yeah, it’s a bird

Help birds during the fall migration in San Antonio

Fish aren’t the only thing there’s to see at the Aquarium of the Pacific. | Photo by SATXtoday team

It’s that time of the year folks. That’s right, pumpkin spice lattes are in full swing, trees are going from brown to a darker shade of brown, and of course the fall bird migration.

Each year during the spring and fall, nearly two billion birds travel through the Texas night sky. As the birds pass over big cities they can become disoriented by bright artificial lights and sky glow, often causing them to crash into buildings + windows.

Enter Lights Out, Texas.

What is Lights Out, Texas?

The initiative was started in 2017 by the bird conservation organization, Audubon Texas and has since expanded state-wide with the help of Texan by Nature. The goal of Lights Out is to reduce migratory bird deaths by increasing awareness and participation of cities to turn off non-essential lights.

How can I participate?

San Antonians can help the birds in a variety of ways.

Turning off non-essential lights nightly between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Not using landscape lighting in trees or gardens.
Using light shields on home security systems.
Closing the blinds to reduce light emission to the outdoors.

Do you or know someone who owns a non-residential building? They can get involved too with this kit of resources for businesses and buildings taller than three stories.

Help local birds with fall migration.
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Photo by Barth Bailey via Unsplash

When is fall migration?

Fall migration began on Tuesday, Aug. 15 and runs through Thursday, Nov. 30. Peak migration takes place on Wednesday, Sept. 6 through Sunday, Oct. 29.

Ready to learn more? The Mitchell Lake Audubon Center on San Antonio’s South Side offers a wide range of community programs and activities from guided bird tours, to paint nights, and more. There’s something here for everyone to enjoy.

Events

Monday, Aug. 28

Dog Daze of August | Monday, Aug. 28-Thursday, Aug. 31 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Pl., San Antonio | $0-$18 | Enjoy the final days of strolling through the gardens with your furry companion.
Yoga at the Creek | Monday, Aug. 28 | 6-7 p.m. | San Pedro Creek Culture Park, 715 Camaron St., San Antonio | Free | Join Mobile OM for an evening flow.

Tuesday, Aug. 29

Creekside Sessions: Comedy & Conversation | Tuesday, Aug. 29 | 6-9 p.m. | Texas Public Radio, 321 W. Commerce St., San Antonio | $20-$25 | Catch a comedy show with Texas-based comedians and stay for a Q&A.
Music Match | Tuesday, Aug. 29 | 7 p.m. | Freetail Brewing Co., 2000 S. Presa St., San Antonio | Free | Test your musical knowledge for a chance to win prizes at this local brewery.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Number

60. That’s how many days San Antonio has experienced 100-degree weather this year so far. This breaks the previous record of 59 days back in 2009, and the Alamo City broke another record for the most consecutive days of triple digit heat earlier this month. (KENS 5)

Ranked

The City of San Antonio ranked No. 12 on Forbes list of “America’s Best-in-State Employers 2023.” Other San Antonio-based businesses who made the list include H-E-B, University of Texas at San Antonio, and the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

Film

Speaking of H-E-B. The local grocer is stepping into the film scene with a five-part docuseries called “Our Texas, Our Film” which celebrates Texas wildlife and state parks. You can watch the five short films on its website or attend a local screening at Alamo Draft House Stone Oak.

Regional

The Comfort Art Festival returns to the Comfort Historic District on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free event will host a variety of Hill Country artists and their work including glasswork, paintings, photography, and pottery.

Read

The San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) is calling for submissions for its Big Read Zine 2023 — an annual book collection of community artwork. The theme for this year is “Future Visions.” There is no age restrictions to submit your work, and pieces must be submitted before Friday, Sept.15.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Nicholas

From the editor

With the total solar eclipse happening next year, I am really tempted to make a full day out of this planetary event. I’m trying to convince my boyfriend to get to a park really early (like five in the morning) so I can set up my camera equipment and capture this once in a lifetime event.

Are you attending any solar parties?

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