We have a serious bird problem in KY and surrounding states.

[pazzyanne]

6. Every time something like this shows up in birdland...

...Rachel Carlson comes to mind. In 1962 she wrote the book, "Silent Spring", in which she pointed to DDT and other pesticides as the reason for bird loss. Growing up in Minnesota, I never saw a bald eagle in the wild, and wondered why. She is the reason that I became interested in environmental science and doing my part to improve the natural world around me. I took that interest into my classroom, with environmental focus and the teachings of Rachel Carlson. 60 years later, I monitor two active bald eagle nests within 15 miles of my home. I have occasional sightings of eagles from my front porch. If more people would get involved in improving the environment and using less chemicals we would all be better off.