Agreed, but knowing the challenges ahead, gives us a chance to correct some of the issues we've imposed on them before it's too late... tightening the restrictions on commercial fisheries and protecting their wintering grounds is a start. Reducing Carbon emissions is tougher. What it really takes is the political will to do these things and that is up to us, the voters, to voice our concerns to our representatives through calls, letters and emails and override the daily special interests barrage they get. And if they won't listen, let them know you'll vote for someone that will-- that usually gets their attention.
The Eurasian Doves have an unique call, they found our yard a few years ago and we have a resident pair. Did you know that a few Eurasian Collared-Doves were introduced to the Bahamas in the 1970s? They made their way to Florida by the 1980s and then rapidly colonized most of North America and are now found all the way up to Alaska. Ornithologists are "on the fence" on whether this dove is invasive threat to endemic species or not.
We had another invader to our yard appear last week, who thankfully hasn't taken up residence ... (Elsa, our Cockatoo, was not pleased by the visit-- my hearing is just starting to return after her screams warning of the invaders- lol)
