Softer lighting also supports nocturnal creatures

Editor:

Helen Blackburn’s letter Leave those leaves where they fall (The Creemore Echo, Nov. 22) echoes a recent talk at Essa library by Lorraine Johnson who shared similar information – many adult moths and caterpillars tuck into fallen leaves to overwinter.

Then The Wild podcast (Nov. 12) highlighted that

swapping exterior “white” lighting for amber or red light bulbs makes nighttime navigation for moths and nocturnal creatures more manageable.

How great to learn about generous choices to be made on the ground, and in the air.

Laura Wark,

Creemore.