Citizen Scientists Pitch In On Research For Bird Die-Off In the Southwest
Over the last few months, thousands of migratory birds have dropped dead, inexplicably falling out of the sky across the southern United States. Scientists speculate that smoke from wildfires has poisoned birds and forced them to migrate through new territory with fewer food sources.
Why this Matters: It’s difficult for scientists to research long-term data trends since they often work in small teams, in small geographic areas.
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