Has anyone ever done a study on the effect of Wild Fire Smoke on Martins.. We are dealing with some pretty thick smoke from Ontario here in Western Pa. I am concerned with the younger fledglings ability to deal with it. We dealt with it last year also, but I think it is worse this year. I imagine the older birds will deal with it, but not sure about the younger ones.
Just another reminder of what our Martins must deal with on their journeys.
Hanover.
Purple Martins & Wild Fire Smoke
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Hanover Bill
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2011 & 12 - Visitors
2013 - 2 pr. fledged 9
2014 - 3 pr. fledged 13
2015 - 7 pr. fledged 27
2016 - 15 pr. fledged 72
2009 & 10 - 0
2011 & 12 - Visitors
2013 - 2 pr. fledged 9
2014 - 3 pr. fledged 13
2015 - 7 pr. fledged 27
2016 - 15 pr. fledged 72
2011 & 12 - Visitors
2013 - 2 pr. fledged 9
2014 - 3 pr. fledged 13
2015 - 7 pr. fledged 27
2016 - 15 pr. fledged 72
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scottfreidhof
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- Location: Kentucky/Morehead
The link below provides some insight about the impacts of wildfire smoke on birds. Birds are less active during heavy smoke and probably bring less food to the nestlings. Body weight decreases and birds may suffer long term lung damage. Recommendation was to keep the birdbaths and feeders full during a smoke event.
https://www.birdsandblooms.com/birding/ ... oke-birds/
https://www.birdsandblooms.com/birding/ ... oke-birds/