What do you think the ancients thought when they saw such a display?

Have you ever seen anything like this?

Certainly! Here are some references to support the conclusions I provided earlier:

Habitat Loss:
BirdLife International. (2018). IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Atlantic Coast and Gulf Coastal Plain. BirdLife International.
Key West Chamber of Commerce. (n.d.). "Florida Keys Ecosystems." Retrieved from https://keywestchamber.org/florida-keys-ecosystems/
Climate Change:
National Audubon Society. (2014). "Audubon's Birds and Climate Change Report: A Primer for Practitioners." Retrieved from https://www.audubon.org/climate/audubons-birds-and-climate-change-report-primer-practitioners
United States Global Change Research Program. (2018). "Fourth National Climate Assessment, Volume II: Impacts, Risks, and Adaptation in the United States." Retrieved from https://nca2018.globalchange.gov/
Invasive Species:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. (2019). "Burmese Python." Retrieved from https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/nonnatives/reptiles/burmese-python/
United States Geological Survey. (n.d.). "Invasive Species: Burmese Python." Retrieved from https://www.usgs.gov/centers/sfb/science/invasive-species-burmese-python?qt-science_center_objects=0#qt-science_center_objects
Overfishing:
National Wildlife Federation. (n.d.). "Overfishing." Retrieved from https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Threats-to-Wildlife/Overfishing
Rosenblatt, A. E., & Heithaus, M. R. (2011). "Slow prey and the fast life: ecology of a coral reef predator." Journal of Animal Ecology, 80(1), 6-13.
These sources provide further information and data on the factors impacting bird populations in the Florida Keys.

Bob, how about your setup to which you referred?

Nothing more than an attribution, if you know what that means.

Btw, my answer above was generated by chatgpt4. If you have not tried it, you should. It is going to revolutionize finding and organizing information.

I thought it was an interesting question for the group.

Anyway, here is the answer:
There are several reasons why there may be fewer birds in the Florida Keys compared to other areas.

Habitat Loss: The Florida Keys have experienced significant habitat loss due to development, urbanization, and agricultural practices. Wetlands and other bird habitats have been drained, filled, and developed, which has led to the loss of critical habitat for many bird species.
Climate Change: Climate change is causing shifts in bird distributions and migration patterns, which may be contributing to changes in the number and diversity of birds in the Florida Keys. Rising sea levels, changes in temperature, and extreme weather events can all impact bird populations.
Invasive Species: The Florida Keys are home to several invasive species that can outcompete or prey upon native bird species. For example, the Burmese python, which is not native to the area, has been known to prey on native birds and their eggs.
Overfishing: Overfishing can have significant impacts on bird populations, as many bird species rely on fish as a primary food source. Overfishing in the Florida Keys could be contributing to declines in bird populations.
Overall, the combination of these factors, along with others, could be contributing to the observed decline in bird populations in the Florida Keys.

We have been in the Florida Keys for a few months. We’ve noticed the scarcity of birds. Is this unusual or is something going on?

What is your system?

Alligator Light is a iron skeleton lighthouse built in 1873 and named after the U.S. Navy schooner Alligator. It sits about 4 miles east of Islamorada in the Florida Keys. It is surrounded by a natural coral reef, famous for its gin-clear water, snorkeling and diving. The water is about 8-10 feet deep.

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Terrific. Thanks so much for sharing. Italian babies for sale? Who knew?

What more is there to say?

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While you “traveled the world extensively during the Viet Nam era,” I actually served in Vietnam. If you did any critical reading other than right-wing blogs, you would know your offensive comments about AOC are wrong. I am sure you wish you had been as successful as she is. And, who are you to call another human being “chaff”?

I, like you, have seen photos of these, overloaded with desperate men, women and children.

But until I saw one in person, I could not truly begin to comprehend what the trip must have been like.

Let me just say that I wouldn’t attempt the same trip in my very stable 27 foot boat with twin outboards!

Would you?

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That’s what we call a “38 special”. That means that if someone were pointing a 38-special at my head, I might consider the climb! But probably not!