Friday, July 09, 2004
The World Gone Mad
Just when the RBR thought it was safe to go back in the water and finally put the pelicans to rest we learned from the Associated Press today that there are more stange happenings in the petulant pelican world.
More than 30 endangered brown pelicans have crashed onto sidewalks and roads in Arizona, mistaking the heat induced shimmer of paved roads for lakes and streams.
"They try to land on the water and it's asphalt and it's BAM!, that doesn't feel so good," said Sandy Cate, director of the Arizona Fish and Game Department's wildlife center.
During the past two weeks the injured pelicans have been found from Yuma to Phoenix the department said. The pelicans have been treated mostly for dehydration and emaciation.
Wildlife experts believe the birds are experiencing a food shortage along the west coast and are heading to Arizona to find fish. The sun's reflection, mixed with hot and cool layers of air creates mirages, and the birds are mistaking the roads for water.
More than 30 endangered brown pelicans have crashed onto sidewalks and roads in Arizona, mistaking the heat induced shimmer of paved roads for lakes and streams.
"They try to land on the water and it's asphalt and it's BAM!, that doesn't feel so good," said Sandy Cate, director of the Arizona Fish and Game Department's wildlife center.
During the past two weeks the injured pelicans have been found from Yuma to Phoenix the department said. The pelicans have been treated mostly for dehydration and emaciation.
Wildlife experts believe the birds are experiencing a food shortage along the west coast and are heading to Arizona to find fish. The sun's reflection, mixed with hot and cool layers of air creates mirages, and the birds are mistaking the roads for water.
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