Jul 13, 2023·edited Jul 13, 2023Liked by Liza Donnelly
Birds do get quiet before storms! And there's some fascinating research showing birds know far in advance of the arrival of storms. Some migrating warblers were found to backtrack hundreds of miles and out of the path of a devastating storm front that passed through the southeast. After it was over they returned. Remarkable.
Yes, the birds stop singing here before a storm. The raptors (Osprey, peregrine falcons, eagles) take shelter. Seagulls, however stay out and about watching for beach goers who throw them food! All fine and good until someone gets pooped on, which happens.
Mesmerizing. Somehow watching brings me peace. Good question in the birdsong. Sorry to say I have no clue.
You said what I was thinking, only better. The smile remains...
Birds all fell silent during the total eclipse we had in Oregon in 2017. During, not before.
Birds do get quiet before storms! And there's some fascinating research showing birds know far in advance of the arrival of storms. Some migrating warblers were found to backtrack hundreds of miles and out of the path of a devastating storm front that passed through the southeast. After it was over they returned. Remarkable.
That's fascinating, Jonathan! Thanks!
Yes, the birds stop singing here before a storm. The raptors (Osprey, peregrine falcons, eagles) take shelter. Seagulls, however stay out and about watching for beach goers who throw them food! All fine and good until someone gets pooped on, which happens.
All those tools and yet the finger crafts the finishing touches. Love the plumpy result with her rainbow hair! 🥰
Thanks! Gotta use your finger with charcoal!
Ha!