Birdfeeding

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Today is partly sunny and mild.  It rained most of yesterday.

I fed the birds.  I've seen a mixed flock of sparrows and house finches.

I put out water for the birds.

EDIT 11/22/25 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.

I've seen two squirrels running around the trees.

EDIT 11/22/25 -- I did more work around the patio.

EDIT 11/22/25 -- I did more work around the patio.

As it is getting dark, I am done for the night.

 

Bird Apocalypse

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The five great forests that keep North America’s birds alive

Migratory birds that fill North American forests with spring songs depend on Central America’s Five Great Forests far more than most people realize. New research shows these tropical strongholds shelter enormous shares of species like Wood Thrushes, Cerulean Warblers, and Golden-winged Warblers—many of which are rapidly declining. Yet these forests are disappearing at an alarming pace due to illegal cattle ranching, placing both birds and local communities at risk.