The snow buntings are experiencing a nice long stay on the Gunlfint Trail this year. Without snow on the ground they have plenty of food to eat and no reason to leave. I sometimes wonder if some of the birds dislike their time on the Gunflint Trail and want it over sooner rather than later?
One could come to this conclusion when driving the Gunflint Trail during the daytime. The flocks of birds scatter themselves on the road and wait until the last possible moment to fly away. Every so often one waits until just after that last possible moment and ends up as part of a vehicle's grill.
Was this snow bunting tired of spending time on the Gunflint Trail? I can't imagine any bird, animal or person wanting to leave the Gunflint Trail so I'll have to blame it on the snow buntings family or age. They are either young and fearless or related to the chicken. Either would explain their desire to play "chicken" on the road.
One could come to this conclusion when driving the Gunflint Trail during the daytime. The flocks of birds scatter themselves on the road and wait until the last possible moment to fly away. Every so often one waits until just after that last possible moment and ends up as part of a vehicle's grill.
Was this snow bunting tired of spending time on the Gunflint Trail? I can't imagine any bird, animal or person wanting to leave the Gunflint Trail so I'll have to blame it on the snow buntings family or age. They are either young and fearless or related to the chicken. Either would explain their desire to play "chicken" on the road.
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