Western Bluebird Nesting Box in Gas Field (VIDEO)

Florida Museum of Natural History

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This western bluebird returns to its nestlings with food, as a natural gas compressor drones in the background. Researchers think this noise acts as an 'acoustic blanket,' muffling audio cues birds rely on to determine whether their surroundings are safe.

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Nathan Kleist

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