tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post4657267765274688466..comments2024-03-19T09:51:50.961+00:00Comments on Another Bird Blog: 3,000,000,000Phil Sladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01846400106748443969noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-72111365641296446922019-11-07T22:32:36.878+00:002019-11-07T22:32:36.878+00:00Hello,
I wanted to stop back and say thank you so...Hello,<br /><br />I wanted to stop back and say thank you so much for linking up and sharing your critters. I hope you have a happy day and weekend ahead. eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-42427095498271868152019-11-05T13:37:55.374+00:002019-11-05T13:37:55.374+00:00Yes, it is very sad what we do to the environment....Yes, it is very sad what we do to the environment. Thanks for all the valuable information .gluten Free A_Z Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05651624214552275164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-59675445552028756892019-11-05T06:00:44.691+00:002019-11-05T06:00:44.691+00:00Such sad reading.Such sad reading.Lady Fihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16181866510595193667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-60663084663052370192019-11-04T21:19:09.202+00:002019-11-04T21:19:09.202+00:00What shocking numbers. What kind of world are we p...What shocking numbers. What kind of world are we passing on to our grandchildren?Fun60https://www.blogger.com/profile/08084441984556826917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-37774891812987022842019-11-04T16:29:39.039+00:002019-11-04T16:29:39.039+00:00I just watched a movie (romantic comedy with empha...I just watched a movie (romantic comedy with emphasis on elephant conservation) where the character said the most dangerous animal in Africa is not the rhino or big cats but MAN. I'd say that's the truth everywhere.Carol @Comfort Spring Stationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18308702098757071897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-61140789943986180152019-11-03T23:51:43.041+00:002019-11-03T23:51:43.041+00:00Such a terrible thing. It breaks my heart.Such a terrible thing. It breaks my heart.Ornery Owl of Naughty Netherworld Press and Readers Roost https://www.blogger.com/profile/07596105116325246476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-31471451525159947452019-11-03T12:45:54.088+00:002019-11-03T12:45:54.088+00:00i miss the meadowlarks so much in Flai miss the meadowlarks so much in Flasandylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12964444746779557000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-81919035484999492652019-11-03T12:33:02.609+00:002019-11-03T12:33:02.609+00:00A very informative post,A very informative post,Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02114199768103222510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-73571948290180728402019-11-03T10:59:47.402+00:002019-11-03T10:59:47.402+00:00This post if yours is so shocking (but over a deca...This post if yours is so shocking (but over a decade I've noticed a decline in migrants & year 'round birds) this all sends chills up my spine to read such drastic numbers. We humans need to wise up and hope for comebacks of all species of wildlife & plant life.<br /><br />Great eye opener & a big huge thanks for sharing.Anni https://www.blogger.com/profile/11805303710992562752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-79558324864163672122019-10-31T19:49:02.612+00:002019-10-31T19:49:02.612+00:00Phil, it's been a very long time since I have ...Phil, it's been a very long time since I have had the opportunity to check in with you. I am pretty sure that I did when I posted in September, but never heard from you. I hope that you and Sue are doing well.<br /><br />The loss of so many birds has also been a huge issue talked about over here. It's such a frightening thing to think that so many billions are gone, and what does the future for those that remain going to look like?! I have wondered about insecticides sprayed on crops over here as well as the same that is used for lawn services. A lot of the birds that have gone missing are huge insect eaters. That probably has something to do with the losses.<br /><br />This year we had so many Ruby-throated Hummingbirds and as they began to leave and begin their journey South, I felt sick. A great portion of their Amazon jungle has been burned up and I am sure that a lot of the floral vegetation that draws them will be gone upon their arrival of so many thousand miles.<br /><br />I felt the same kind of angst when the Swallows and Martins left. They seemed to leave a couple of weeks ahead of schedule this season.<br /><br />Even the Monarch butterflies were totally confused as well. We had a nine week drought that only broke with a good soaking finally 2 weeks ago. The heat stayed around well into October and the Monarchs were caught here, rather than flying South. I just saw two of them yesterday and we are expecting a hard freeze this evening...All of it very sad.<br /><br />We cannot turn things back, but we can sure make some changes, however the leader of this land is simply not interested in doing anything to help. Ugh I cannot even get started.<br /><br />I have messed so many blogging friends and I hope that soon, I can be back up and running at least every couple of weeks. Until then, do take care~<br /><br />Best to you.<br />Mary Mary Howell Cromerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05473298562829352582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-38723714361161100802019-10-30T23:45:53.708+00:002019-10-30T23:45:53.708+00:00It is quite saddening to read this, but somehow no...It is quite saddening to read this, but somehow not altogether surprising.<br />I worry about what world we are leaving for our grandchildren …<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-325373385208757402019-10-30T18:27:42.168+00:002019-10-30T18:27:42.168+00:00Those of us who observe birds with any sort of reg...Those of us who observe birds with any sort of regularity relate to the bad news contained in the referenced report. It is easy to succumb to despair. That does not help, however.<br /><br />What can be done?<br /><br />In my very humble opinion, the best we can do is instill a love of Nature in our children, our relatives and our acquaintances. Practice what we preach and lead by example. Be involved in local birding activities, provide data on our observations, correspond with elected government officials, support organizations dedicated to documenting and improving avian and other wildlife conditions.<br /><br />Follow the valuable work of citizen scientists, such as Phil performs faithfully by hosting this blog. <br /><br />Individually, we may think we don't have much impact. As a mass movement of planetary ambassadors, our voice can be stronger than you may imagine!Wally Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121368850135565674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-16750732362281621762019-10-30T12:50:56.407+00:002019-10-30T12:50:56.407+00:00It really makes me sad to read something so tragic...It really makes me sad to read something so tragic... I must admit the Italian government does not have any clear plans about environment either.<br />Thanks for sharing.<br />italiafinlandiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15187590788386282839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-28291941689201341232019-10-30T09:33:52.315+00:002019-10-30T09:33:52.315+00:00I should also have mentioned that Ken Rosenberg an...I should also have mentioned that Ken Rosenberg and Pete Blanched stayed at the same lodge in Panama in April as we did, and we chatted with them every evening after dinner, and shared any information we had on northbound migrants. In an odd twist of fate, Pete formerly held the job with Environment Canada now occupied by Greg Mitchell, the scientist who comes down from Ottawa to attach the radio trackers to our swallows. And we had to go to Panama to meet him!David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-78120016181248206782019-10-30T00:41:51.712+00:002019-10-30T00:41:51.712+00:00Hello Phil: The results of this report are shockin...Hello Phil: The results of this report are shocking, but not surprising to anyone who has followed bird populations over the past fifty years, and there have been countless indicators that declines on a massive scale have been taking place. I doubt whether there is sufficient resolve on the part of those who can make a difference to reverse the trend, David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-2070375491809790302019-10-29T20:00:18.169+00:002019-10-29T20:00:18.169+00:00Phil - I am familiar with this report, and it is d...Phil - I am familiar with this report, and it is discouraging, to say the least. Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08490533253436208034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526180646938954660.post-52247801275820329022019-10-29T18:27:13.226+00:002019-10-29T18:27:13.226+00:00Hello,
This was awful news for our country and th...Hello,<br /><br />This was awful news for our country and the world. Our current administration does not care about the environment or the bird's habitat. Enjoy your day, have a great week ahead.eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.com