Dr. John Barentine from the International Dark-Sky Association joins us to talk about the importance of dark skies!  Limiting light pollution is important for plants, animals, birds, and even humans.  While we don't get too into the birdy aspect of it all, we know bird lovers are nature lovers and the nighttime is a whole other world of nature to explore with owls hooting, stars falling, and much, much more!Main story at: 8:30Show notesInternational Dark-Sky AssociationDark Skies and BirdsGlobe at NightThe Bortle ScaleThe Perseid Meteor ShowerSoutheast Arizona Birding FestivalRio Grande Valley Birding FestivaleBird Hotspots Intro Bird Call: Eastern Screech Owl (Recorded: St. Mark’s NWR, FL September, 2018)Outro Bird Call: Barred Owl (Recorded Cannon Beach, OR June, 2019)Connect with us at...IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Twitter: @WeGoBirding Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding Email us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.com Website: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com