[Birdtalk] Pine Siskins

[John Morgan]

http://www.levity.com/mavericks/quake.htm
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/01/0104_050104_tsunami_animals_2.html

Two examples of documented but unproven animal behaviors tied to natural phenoms. Not saying I believe it either, though I have some trouble with disbelieving as well. Seems there may still be truths science has found no way to prove.

We'll see what happens. Long range NOAA forecasts (Winter 2007-08) are for warmer than normal, with near normal precip.
John
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: roostertael at aol.com 
  To: jmorgan480 at comcast.net 
  Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2007 5:35 PM
  Subject: Re: [Birdtalk] Pine Siskins


  John, 

  I am not sure I am a believer in animal predictions of how severe or mild winter will be. I lean more toward the long HOT and dry summer we have had. I think the availability of food in their normal fall range has caused them to move to lower elevations a little early.

  We certainly need a good wet winter and I hope that happens.

  Jack  





  -----Original Message-----
  From: John Morgan <jmorgan480 at comcast.net>
  To: birdtalk <birdtalk at utahbirds.org>
  Sent: Sat, 22 Sep 2007 5:16 pm
  Subject: Re: [Birdtalk] Pine Siskins


  Jack,
  Animal prognostications of winter severity is a subject I've always enjoyed. Science seems to have no answer for what we can only assume is pure intelligence coming from their maker. A number of folks have indicated some unusual movements and sightings lately. Would you care to offer any opinions based on your years of birdwatching? How does what's being seen translate into weather forecasts, based on what you've experienced over the years?
  Thanks,
  John
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: roostertael at aol.com 
    To: birdtalk at utahbirds.org 
    Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2007 9:25 AM
    Subject: [Birdtalk] Pine Siskins


    Hi,

    It looks like a fun winter is on the way. I just counted seventyfive Pine Siskins at my feeders. That is the most I have ever had up to this point. Word gets around in the bird world.

    Jack 

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