Observation of Bird Social Distancing Behavior During Pandemic

community · April 2020 · Denman Island

A local writer observed that many bird species visiting a feeder on Denman Island practice physical separation consistent with social distancing guidelines, with the exception of hummingbirds which are more aggressive. The writer reflects on birds as examples for humans during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Related locations

• 5909 Denman Rd Denman Island
• 1000 Denman Rd Denman Island
• 6011 Denman Rd Denman Island
• 3941 EAST RD DENMAN ISLAND
• 1035 DUSTY RD DENMAN ISLAND
• A-1795 SWAN RD DENMAN ISLAND
• 5515 LACON RD DENMAN ISLAND
• 1341 SCHMIDT RD DENMAN ISLAND

Sources

• “Most birds... practice separation... only ever one bird on either side of the feeder... humming birds refuse to comply... they zoom around rushing at one another... Most birds... are a good example of social/physical separation.” — The Islands Grapevine – April 23rd, 2020 (April 23rd, 2020)

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