Relatedly; for 40 years I've kept a record of the birds in my yard, the types of birds and the number of each type.
I average 18 different species, with a the high number of different species at 27, and the numbers of each species varying from a few of a certain species to over 300 gold finches daily one winter during an irruption that lasted months.
I stopped doing that this year.
I still watch and appreciate my feathered visitors. But the curiosity and need to document the types and numbers just doesn't seem worthwhile anymore.
It's depressing to see the numbers change in a downward trend.
And what's the point if there are no curious ppl who might be interested in seeing recorded numbers from 40 years ago to present.
Species are disappearing at a steady rate now. Many don't know this, and many more don't care. These attitudes will only increase as living day to day becomes harder and more in focus for humans.
Starving humans will gladly wipe out the last of any species to fill the bellies of themselves and their families.
Most intelligent species in the planet, my ass.
Yes, I'm pissed about this.
Bc the main point is - it didn't have to go this way.
504 Battery Dr
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