Birds in Storms

Yes, birds can fly. And sure they can fly away from storms. IF they know far enough in advance, like early warning systems. Even though they do not have sirens and weather channels like we do, they can sense changes in barometric pressure and temperature and other real weather conditions.

But the truth is, many birds get blown off course during storms. And Tropical OR Non-tropical Storm Kyle is no exception.
Many birds typically seen in Florida have been reported in New York and New England.

That is both exciting and tragic, because many of them will never make it all the way back to their home range. Especially if these odd storms continue. Nonetheless, it is exciting for birders who may get to see new “Life List” birds right near their own backyards.
I am always on the lookout for odd birds. By that I mean errant. Those which have for one reason or other been “relocated” to a different habitat.

Like the time I saw an all white varied thrush where they were not supposed to be. In addition, these birds are NOT white. And this one was not albino. With the help of a Northern Shrike, I captured the varied thrush, which was now dead.   I kept it in my freezer until it could be examined by research ornithologists at UC Davis. And it was extraordinary.  And Odd.  But it happened. Life is often more astounding than the tales we could make up about it.  Even with my bird guide and the bird in my hands, I found it hard to believe it really was a varied thrush that was white.

It was though. What more can I say?  Wow. A rookie birdwatcher told me today that someone saw flamingoes in the area of New York City. I am ready to believe Hurricane Kyle is responsible.

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