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Hickory
(OP) User ID: 974021 United States 01/05/2011 12:50 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Dear Kerry, We have all been very concerned about the deaths of Red-winged Blackbirds in Arkansas and Louisiana. Much as I'd like to have a definite answer as to what happened, I don't have it yet. There are a few things we know, however. Red-winged Blackbirds tend to roost in large numbers during the winter months so, if something affects a roost, it affects a lot of birds. This is an unusual event in which the birds suffered blunt force trauma which suggests that they collided with something. What caused them to leave their roost at night, however, is still under investigation. Hopefully we'll all have answers once the results of the necropsies (the bird equivalent of an autopsy) are finished. There's so much going on at the Lab that is fascinating. To learn more about some of those activities, sign up for our monthly eNewsletter. If you've found this information useful, I hope you'll consider supporting our work on behalf of birds and other wildlife. In addition to knowing that you'll be making a difference for conservation, you'll receive our award-winning Living Bird magazine and informative BirdScope newsletter four times a year. We invite you to join our "force for nature". To sign up or watch our video about membership, visit [link to www.birds.cornell.edu] or call us at 1-800-843-2473. Anne Hobbs Public Information Specialist Cornell Lab of Ornithology [link to www.birds.cornell.edu] Interpreting and conserving the earth's biological diversity through research, education, and citizen science focused on birds. You have one life. Live it. You have one voice, use it. You have one :Hickory-1: |
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Trollicus Apocalyptus 01/05/2011 12:50 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | TL;DR - We have no idea what is going on with the birds, send us cash. "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible." [link to www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us] |
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Hickory
(OP) User ID: 974021 United States 01/05/2011 12:56 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Dear Kerry, Quoting: HickoryWe have all been very concerned about the deaths of Red-winged Blackbirds in Arkansas and Louisiana. Much as I'd like to have a definite answer as to what happened, I don't have it yet. There are a few things we know, however. Red-winged Blackbirds tend to roost in large numbers during the winter months so, if something affects a roost, it affects a lot of birds. This is an unusual event in which the birds suffered blunt force trauma which suggests that they collided with something. What caused them to leave their roost at night, however, is still under investigation. Hopefully we'll all have answers once the results of the necropsies (the bird equivalent of an autopsy) are finished. There's so much going on at the Lab that is fascinating. To learn more about some of those activities, sign up for our monthly eNewsletter. If you've found this information useful, I hope you'll consider supporting our work on behalf of birds and other wildlife. In addition to knowing that you'll be making a difference for conservation, you'll receive our award-winning Living Bird magazine and informative BirdScope newsletter four times a year. We invite you to join our "force for nature". To sign up or watch our video about membership, visit [link to www.birds.cornell.edu] or call us at 1-800-843-2473. Anne Hobbs Public Information Specialist Cornell Lab of Ornithology [link to www.birds.cornell.edu] Interpreting and conserving the earth's biological diversity through research, education, and citizen science focused on birds. The highlighted part is attached to all their emails. lol They are concerned. They do not consider it normal. They also think the birds had to have collided with something. You have one life. Live it. You have one voice, use it. You have one :Hickory-1: |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 1218249 United States 01/05/2011 01:26 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I did read that the blunt trauma may simply have occurred as the birds dropped dead from the sky and impacted ground... but I suspect the blunt trauma occurred during flight and that is weird as hell and makes me think its something exotic like haarp. |
Vasile.Lupu
User ID: 1165825 Romania 01/05/2011 01:45 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | They are concerned. Quoting: HickoryThey do not consider it normal. They also think the birds had to have collided with something. It is well known that the Red-Winged Blackbird can be very aggressive while defending its territory... So ... What are they trying to say? cloaked device ? |
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(OP) User ID: 974021 United States 01/05/2011 02:19 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Yes it is clearly the "blunt trauma" aspect that is making this seem as if it is NOT just an issue of mass infection. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1218249I did read that the blunt trauma may simply have occurred as the birds dropped dead from the sky and impacted ground... but I suspect the blunt trauma occurred during flight and that is weird as hell and makes me think its something exotic like haarp. Or the mother ship They don't think its normal for all those birds to die. What scared them, what did they hit? Not mass infection or as some of suggested toxic gases escaping from the ground. If that was the case other animals would be dead. You have one life. Live it. You have one voice, use it. You have one :Hickory-1: |
Hickory
(OP) User ID: 974021 United States 01/05/2011 02:21 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | TL;DR - We have no idea what is going on with the birds, send us cash. Quoting: cRoSS FiReYup. By the way. They are not asking for money. The newsletter is free. Always as been. You have one life. Live it. You have one voice, use it. You have one :Hickory-1: |
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Hickory
(OP) User ID: 974021 United States 01/05/2011 02:30 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Who the fuck can read that? Quoting: jailarsonPerhaps some glasses would be in order. I read it fine. Thanks. I put it their so I could show proof I did receive an email from them. Damned if I do, damned if I don't. You have one life. Live it. You have one voice, use it. You have one :Hickory-1: |
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User ID: 1218093 United States 01/05/2011 02:31 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Who the fuck can read that? Quoting: HickoryPerhaps some glasses would be in order. I read it fine. Thanks. I put it their so I could show proof I did receive an email from them. Damned if I do, damned if I don't. I could read it just fine Hickory. Ignore the phonetards with the 2.5" screen. |
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Hickory
(OP) User ID: 974021 United States 01/05/2011 02:31 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Just received email back from Cornell. They are concerned about the bird deaths. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1218313Sorry I had to shrink it. 1 star is about right. Wouldn't you agree? Stars mean nothing to me. Not a single thing. Sorry. You have one life. Live it. You have one voice, use it. You have one :Hickory-1: |
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Hickory
(OP) User ID: 974021 United States 01/05/2011 02:33 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | They are the first people to bring up the elephant in the room in my mind. BIRDS DON"T FLY AT NIGHT. What made them fly at night? Quoting: FNGThey only fly at night if they are migrating, which they where not. Already at their winter grounds. Something certainly scared them. You have one life. Live it. You have one voice, use it. You have one :Hickory-1: |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 367820 United States 01/05/2011 02:33 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | They are concerned. Quoting: Vasile.LupuThey do not consider it normal. They also think the birds had to have collided with something. It is well known that the Red-Winged Blackbird can be very aggressive while defending its territory... So ... What are they trying to say? cloaked device ? This may be a good posibility as the ships are very big and they may give off some kind of sonar that attracts the birds |
Dr. House
User ID: 1176427 United States 01/05/2011 02:34 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I'm willing to bet that autopsy has revealed that the birds died from oxygen starvation. just none of the people who were on site thought to look to see what color the mouths (tongue especially) was on the birds, thus no one 'in the loop' of official inquiry can tell us other than the 'official story'. The birds in Italy have 'blue mouths' indicative of hypoxia (lack of oxygen). As your bird friend if they showed signs of hypoxia. Let us know how he answers. I bet he will either lie, or he will skirt the issue. Sinkhole list: Thread: Sinkholes Updated 28 Dec 2010 find a sinkhole, add it to this thread, please. "Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him." (1 John 3:15, NKJV). |
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