Louisiana's heat dome isn't just tough on people. Birds across the state are going quiet, staying hidden, and skipping their usual backyard visits during the hottest hours.
With the chill in the air, our feathered friends are making their annual journey south. Bird watchers, get ready for some exciting sightings in the days ahead.
You see, between one hundred million and one billion birds die every year in collisions with manmade structures. It is one of the biggest killers of migratory birds, and it is often caused by lighting that confuses the birds during their nocturnal travel.