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DoomsdaysCW · @DoomsdaysCW
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Scientists sound the alarm over dramatic loss of 3 billion in : ‘We’re watching … happen’

Story by Brittany Davies, July 14, 2023

"Since the 1970s, bird enthusiasts have watched the skies empty and heard the go silent as nearly 3 billion birds vanished in North America. Disturbed by the findings of an expansive body of research, scientists across the globe are sounding the alarm as half of the world’s bird populations are in decline.

"Found in every corner of the world from the snowy tundra of the to the lush rainforests of the , birds play a critical role in maintaining the delicate balance of their . Robust and diverse bird populations advance , help transport , and fertilize the with their droppings.

"Observing and cataloging these fascinating creatures has long been a popular hobby and an important source of data for researchers and conservationists. Thanks in part to reporting sites such as eBird, researchers have collected a wealth of information documenting the troubling decline of bird populations on nearly every continent.

"Peter Marra, a conservation biologist and dean of Georgetown University’s Institute, and his colleagues studied multiple bird-monitoring datasets and found a disturbing trend. Using different methods to estimate population changes, Marra told Knowable Magazine, 'they all told us the same thing, which was that we’re watching the process of extinction happen.'"

However, the article goes on to say:

"Although the situation may seem dire, the news is not all bad. The tireless work of conservationists has restored numerous bird species from the edge of extinction, and populations of wetland species are increasing due in part to political action to protect their habitats. These stories of hope show that it is not impossible to reverse the decline.

"In addition to supporting wide-scale change and devoting resources to protecting , restoring the bird population can begin in your local community and even your own . Take action at home by creating a by growing and providing safe spaces for birds to eat, rest, and reproduce. Join a birding organization and participate in bird data collection.

"The knowledge shared across important crowd-sourced databases provides essential information to researchers on the state of birds."

Read more: msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifest

#birds #northamerica #extinction #birdsongs #arctic #amazon #ecosystems #pollination #seeds #soil #citizenscience #earthcommons #criticalhabitats #backyard #birdsanctuary #nativeplants #silentsprings #CitizenScientists #extinctionrebellion

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Stoat · @Stoat
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Remember the Bald Eagle Murphy I posted about last week?

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Murphy fed the orphaned eaglet that the rescue introduced him to after he tried incubating a rock. Looks like he is a dad now. 💓 😭

Pic © World Bird Sanctuary, Missouri

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#birdsanctuary #wildlife #baldeagle

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E Goossen · @goossen
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In our backyard this afternoon, two pairs of greenfinch, this male won the catfight from the other male., all the sunflowerseeds were his and his lady.

#gardenbirds #backyard #tuinleven #tuinvogels #vroegevogels #natuurfotografie #birdfeeding #birdsanctuary #birdsphotography #twente #harbrinkhoek #greenfinch #Groenling

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Stoat · @Stoat
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Murphy, Bald Eagle extraordinaire.

Pics © World Bird Sanctuary, Missouri

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#birdsanctuary #wildlife #baldeagle

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Auscandoc · @auscandoc
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#superbowlsunday #harare #birdsanctuary

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Auscandoc · @auscandoc
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#superbowlsunday #harare #birdsanctuary

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Rihilistic Imagery by Rihilism · @Rihilism
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#birds #birding #birdsanctuary #birdphotography #birdsofmastodon #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #naturemastodon #MastoArt #photography #alttext #thecheckisinthemailmrsimon

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Rihilistic Imagery by Rihilism · @Rihilism
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#clearcreek #coralville #birds #birding #birdsanctuary #birdphotography #birdsofmastodon #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #naturemastodon #MastoArt #photography #alttext

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E Goossen · @goossen
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#olympusomdem5 #twente #harbrinkhoek #birdfeeding #birdsanctuary #birdsphotography #greattit #bluetit #backyarddreams #backyard #tuinleven #tuinvogels #mees #koolmeesje

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Rihilistic Imagery by Rihilism · @Rihilism
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Red-breasted nuthatch bids you "Good morning!" from between the branches at the Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary in , Illinois.
(05/04/22)

#chicago #birds #birding #birdsanctuary #birdphotography #birdsofmastodon #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #naturemastodon #photography #alttext

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Rihilistic Imagery by Rihilism · @Rihilism
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Handsome female mallard in the tall grass at the Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary in , Illinois.
(05/04/22)

#chicago #birds #birding #birdsanctuary #birdphotography #birdsofmastodon #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #naturemastodon #photography #alttext

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Rihilistic Imagery by Rihilism · @Rihilism
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Stately rabbit bids you "Good day." along the trail at the Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary in , Illinois.
(05/04/22)

#chicago #birdsanctuary #rabbit #rabbits #bunny #bunnies #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #naturemastodon #photography #alttext

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Rihilistic Imagery by Rihilism · @Rihilism
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Handsome perched on a rope at the Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary in , Illinois.
Dashing or debonair?
(05/04/22)

#cardinal #chicago #birds #birding #birdsanctuary #birdphotography #birdsofmastodon #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #naturemastodon #photography #alttext

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PhoenixSerenity · @msquebanh
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(from 2020 adventure trip)

is a quiet place to visit & do nature studies. I've been there several times, during different seasons, over past few decades. I rarely see anyone else on the trails or at viewing platform.

#silentsunday #summer #tofino #mudflats #estuary #vanisle #vancouverisland #pnw #pacificnorthwest #cascadia #britishcolumbia #canada #landscape #scenery #birdsanctuary #nature #worldinmyeyes #mynaturephotos #quietplaces #westcoast #panorama #samsung8 #cellphonephotos #peaceful

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Rihilistic Imagery by Rihilism · @Rihilism
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Red-winged blackbird cutting loose on a spring day at the Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary in , Illinois.
(05/04/22)

#chicago #birds #birding #birdsanctuary #birdphotography #birdsofmastodon #sanctuary #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #naturemastodon #photography #alttext #januaryjoy #MastoArt

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Ram Prakash · @ram
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And there were birds too. Of course what else can you expect at a bird sanctuary eh? Golden oriole / பொன்னிற மாம்பழக்குருவி deep in shade..

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#bird #photography #birdsanctuary #birdphotography #vedanthangal

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Ram Prakash · @ram
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More non-avian fauna from .

The earlier post here in case you’re interested: sfba.social/@ram/1095361817150

First time seeing a monitor lizard.

#vedanthangal #birdsanctuary #chennai #wildlife #urbanwildlife #indiatrip2022

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Ram Prakash · @ram
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It’s not just you get to see in . The antics of this little one was a treat to behold ;-)

#birds #vedanthangal #birdsanctuary #wildlife #photography #2022indiatrip

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