tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post3955663156685401067..comments2024-03-28T13:45:59.554-05:00Comments on The Nature of Things: This week in birds - #468Dorothy Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-88894463862171392282021-09-20T17:59:25.888-05:002021-09-20T17:59:25.888-05:00I think limits on the numbers visiting the parks a...I think limits on the numbers visiting the parks at any given time is probably the way things will be in the future.Dorothy Bordershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-40219889170762473792021-09-20T14:42:45.103-05:002021-09-20T14:42:45.103-05:00The overabundance of humans in the parks is a real...The overabundance of humans in the parks is a real problem. I know that some parks have made steps to limit the number of cars in the park, and I think that's a good idea.<br /><br />I hate to hear about the loss of some hummingbird species.Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-57450531558346265142021-09-20T08:36:34.349-05:002021-09-20T08:36:34.349-05:00It is fascinating, isn't it, what scientists c...It is fascinating, isn't it, what scientists can deduce from collected data? Dorothy Bordershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-8365825341970934542021-09-20T06:06:38.251-05:002021-09-20T06:06:38.251-05:00The Chicxulub impactor story is a good read. It&#...The Chicxulub impactor story is a good read. It's so interesting what they've been able to find out.thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-2382061123651167112021-09-19T21:22:30.850-05:002021-09-19T21:22:30.850-05:00We gotta keep those hummers fed!We gotta keep those hummers fed!Dorothy Bordershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-24734734988765635212021-09-19T19:57:04.183-05:002021-09-19T19:57:04.183-05:00I look forward to this post every week. Count me a...I look forward to this post every week. Count me amongst those who pray that foil-wrapping protects those magnificent trees, and-- having a sizable hummingbird colony here on the property-- I'll have to make sure that I'm doing my bit to keep those that live here healthy and happy.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-18005588721693188142021-09-18T18:08:16.202-05:002021-09-18T18:08:16.202-05:00Well said, Brian.Well said, Brian.Dorothy Bordershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-78350873271380825942021-09-18T17:02:03.478-05:002021-09-18T17:02:03.478-05:00We enjoyed reading your post too. I really wish w...We enjoyed reading your post too. I really wish we'd all learn to appreciate what we have and help make our world a better place for all species.Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-8811562660781044192021-09-18T07:54:38.737-05:002021-09-18T07:54:38.737-05:00How fortunate you were to be able to witness those...How fortunate you were to be able to witness those turtles hatching. I was quite worried about the lack of butterflies in my yard earlier this year but recently the numbers have picked up. The Ruby-throated hummingbirds are passing through here now on migration and my feeders are well-attended.Dorothy Bordershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-44843387165982967062021-09-18T07:09:38.426-05:002021-09-18T07:09:38.426-05:00Such an informative post Dorothy. A few years on o...Such an informative post Dorothy. A few years on our annual May trip to Aruba we witnessed both Leatherback and Loggerhead turtles hatching on the beach close to where we stayed. It was quire a sight. So sad to read about what is happening to migrating birds being wiped out by tall buildings in NY and the plight facing the manatees as well. Although we've seem more butterflies this year, there seem to be fewer hummingbirds around.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-32897635020356697922021-09-18T06:33:05.383-05:002021-09-18T06:33:05.383-05:00I found that whole foil-wrapping story quite amazi...I found that whole foil-wrapping story quite amazing as well as ineffably sad. But if it helps save those trees, I'm happy for it.Dorothy Bordershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-87584142813648606492021-09-18T04:17:51.662-05:002021-09-18T04:17:51.662-05:00Thank you for the roundup, Dorothy, with your norm...Thank you for the roundup, Dorothy, with your normal judicious selection of environmental headlines. It is a clear metaphor for human conduct that we permit the condition to arise that cause the devastating wild fires in the west, and then wrap a few big trees to save them. Once again we are applying bandaid solutions, while simultaneously conceding that greenhouse gas emissions are lagging behind commitments made. Perhaps soon trees like the General Sherman will stand as isolated beacons of what used to be. The analogy to humans is inescapable.David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.com