FAA aims to save millions of birds by changing static red airport lights

Federal Aviation Administration aims to stop millions of birds dying each year by changing static red lights, which attract birds, to flashing lights

In an attempt to save some of the millions of birds that die each year after being bewildered by airport illumination, changes will be made to the US lighting towers that warn approaching pilots.

The Federal Aviation Administration said it will change the lighting on towers across the US after its research found that birds are attracted to steady red lights that highlight obstructions to pilots at night. The FAA said its changes will save thousands of birds each year.