[obol] Adrenaline Rush Thrush

[Jason Randolph (Conservation For The Oregon Coast)]

Good morning all!

Just a reminder to all traveling the rural roads of Southwestern Oregon 
(and I would imagine other ares as well)... Varied Thrushes appear to 
have a death wish and dart directly in front of moving vehicles. It 
seems as though they score points on having the vehicle actually 
touching tail feathers as they fly in front of a rapidly moving 1+ ton 
object. To get the points they have to stay alive though, which is not 
generally easy (hey, if it was easy, adrenaline wouldn't rush would it?).

But seriously, please drive carefully on those small rural roads. I have 
a little grassroots campaign called "Slow Down 5 To Keep Them Alive" and 
ask that you all keep it in mind. Just drive the speed limit (or sign 
posted yellow speed recommendation) minus five miles an hour in areas of 
poor visibility or around corners, etc. Just this small reduction can 
save the lives of countless birds. I counted 4 dead yesterday evening 
alone as Heather and I were out...

Hope you all have a super week!

Jason in Charleston
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