Absence of Birds

Anonymous032819 · ‎03-29-2019

It is eerily quiet outside.

There are fires going on in the next county (Trinity). The closest one is the Monument Fire.

The smoke from it is all the way to the coast where I am, giving the sun an orange-red color.

As a result, the birds have left the area.

There are a few (six) ravens still here, (when I went outside, that was all that I saw. Usually there are dozens and dozens of them) but they aren't cawing or flying around much. Even the small birds have left, and the few still here are being quiet.

It's weird when the background noise of birds singing is suddenly gone.

The Sky looks different when you have someone you love up there.

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

Reminds me of Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring". We've had terrible smoke and health alerts, although things are better since the wind switched and is coming from the South.

I can only imagine how serious this smoke would be for those living up close to it, especially if you had asthma or other respiratory issues.

New Mexico☀️Land Of Enchantment

Vivian · ‎03-11-2010

"Quoth the raven, 'Nevermore.´

If we don't act aggressively against climate change, how many nevermores will we experience? Here in upstate NY, the snow capital of the northeast, it will be close to 100 this week. Our storms have become far more severe over the years. We're not getting sharknadoes but we are seeing more intense versions of our climate.

ThinkingOutLoud · ‎05-01-2020

@Vivian wrote:
"Quoth the raven, 'Nevermore.´

If we don't act aggressively against climate change, how many nevermores will we experience? Here in upstate NY, the snow capital of the northeast, it will be close to 100 this week. Our storms have become far more severe over the years. We're not getting sharknadoes but we are seeing more intense versions of our climate.

Climate change is a result of a deeper issue. That's what needs aggressive action.

(wish I could elaborate but it's not allowed here)

Puppy Lips · ‎05-09-2010

Can't they manage the forests or thin the trees out so that if there is a fire, it can be more quickly contained?

Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else. Margaret Mead

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

@Puppy Lips They try. Too many millions of acres. They're constantly doing prescribed burns.

New Mexico☀️Land Of Enchantment

Snoopp · ‎02-02-2015

@Puppy Lips wrote:
Can't they manage the forests or thin the trees out so that if there is a fire, it can be more quickly contained?

I think I remember reading about forestry techniques to help prevent fires from starting and there was some criticism that not enough was being done. If that is true, I hope that changes.

Sweetbay magnolia · ‎04-14-2013

Here on the East coast there is a devastating disease affecting bird populations in a sad way.

Couple that with the devastation of development, and I have noticed a significant decline in birds.

Think twice before you spray. Those insects are food for birds. Habitat is critical for bird survival and I try to consider that in my garden. People think my garden is "shaggy" but I think it provides homes for wildlife.

Cogito ergo sum

DiAnne · ‎09-22-2010

We are going into a heat advisory here in the PNW. We normally have a lot of birds around but the last heatwave it was very quiet but when I turned some sprinklers on they suddenly all appeared. I am going to put some saucers out with cool water later today.