At the recent Berkshire Bioblitz at Berkshire Community College, participants discovered a deceased Swainson’s thrush, highlighting the significant impact of light pollution on migratory birds. Each year, an estimated one billion birds die from collisions with buildings, exacerbated by artificial nighttime lighting that disorients them during their nocturnal migrations. In response, residents in towns like Sheffield and Becket are advocating for dark-sky bylaws to mitigate light pollution, which not only threatens wildlife but also poses health risks to humans by disrupting melatonin production, linked to cancer suppression. Activists are pushing for proper lighting solutions and community awareness, emphasizing the value of darkness for both ecological and public health, while also promoting local initiatives aimed at preserving the nighttime sky.