But why would this affect just red-winged blackbirds and not other birds?
> Dear ECOLOG-L Members, > > I have an ornithologist friend who works for the Dept. of the Environment > in > D.C., and in a recent correspondence I asked for his opinion on the mass > bird kills in the news. Here is his reply for any who are interested. > > "The red-winged blackbird and other species kills were most likely > microbursts and windshear associated with the storm system which had moved > through earlier. Microbursts can have wind gusts between 60 and 120 miles > an > hour, that would create plenty of force to mimic hurricane conditions and > do > some real trauma. Is was not disease or some type of contamination. You > can > see a few birds staggering around with broken wings on the news videos. I > believe the birds were either crushed in the air of forced downward with > enough energy to kill them. I dont buy the firework theory. If it were > true > we would have giant bird kill problems every July 4th." > > Cheers, > > Evan D. Clark > > On Mon, Jan 3, 2011 at 12:53 PM, J. Michael Nolan < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> List Members.... >> >> Apologies for cross-posting. >> >> Interesting story for all Ecologists, Biologists...... >> http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-12105157 >> >> Really do hate it when people use the term "Blackbird" and will tell you >> why, should want to hear. >> >> By the way, this is the first Bird sp. to migrate north in the Spring. >> >> Obviously, we have seen this before and will be curious about any >> follow-ups to this. Typical media usually does a poor job of following >> up, >> unless it is that will catch our attention. >> >> Thank you and have a great week. >> >> Mike Nolan >> >> ---------- >> >> If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your >> number, >> best time to return your call and/or your e-mail address. >> >> After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. >> >> Sincerely, >> >> J. Michael Nolan, Director >> >> Rainforest and Reef 501 (c)(3) non-profit >> >> >> ************************************************************************************************** >> Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology >> >> Spanish/Cultural Immersion Programs: Spain, Mexico, Central and South >> America >> >> Rainforest and Reef 501 (c)(3) non-profit >> 161 Main St. >> Coopersville, MI 49404 >> Local/International Phone: 1.616.604.0546 >> Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 1.877.255.3721 >> Fax: 1.616.604.0546 >> Google Talk/MS IM/Skype: travelwithrandr >> AOL IM: buddythemacaw >> E-mail: [email protected] and [email protected] >> Note: Please send inquiries to both e-mail addresses >> Web: http://rainforestandreef.org >> >> ************************************************************************************************** >> >
