So I did an article today on more and more ruby-throated hummingbirds wintering in the US.
First documented case this past winter of one staying and surviving in Birmingham Alabama.
He explained why. He said there are two instincts in the birds. One is to migrate. The other is to expand breeding area. In the case of those few who winter, the latter instinct wins over the one to migrate.
But most of these adventurous birds die. But a few may make it. And if they do, they may pass on the skills or tendencies or physical attributes that helped them to survive.
This is the way change in species happen.
I can see where this is an analogy for WPI. They have ventured into trying to do something new. It is risky. And those who have tried this before have failed. But in order to have change from the CFs norms, we have to have someone take a risk and try something new.
And maybe this time, they will survive and change will happen.
Tina
First documented case this past winter of one staying and surviving in Birmingham Alabama.
He explained why. He said there are two instincts in the birds. One is to migrate. The other is to expand breeding area. In the case of those few who winter, the latter instinct wins over the one to migrate.
But most of these adventurous birds die. But a few may make it. And if they do, they may pass on the skills or tendencies or physical attributes that helped them to survive.
This is the way change in species happen.
I can see where this is an analogy for WPI. They have ventured into trying to do something new. It is risky. And those who have tried this before have failed. But in order to have change from the CFs norms, we have to have someone take a risk and try something new.
And maybe this time, they will survive and change will happen.
Tina