truth seeker
The Living Force
Regarding the bird accounts, I wonder if they're losing their sense of direction/navigation:
_https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetite
Crystals of magnetite have been found in some bacteria (e.g., Magnetospirillum magnetotacticum) and in the brains of bees, termites, fish, some birds (e.g., the pigeon) and humans.[8] These crystals are thought to be involved in magnetoreception, the ability to sense the polarity or the inclination of the Earth's magnetic field, and to be involved in navigation. Also, chitons have teeth made of magnetite on their radula, making them unique among animals. This means they have an exceptionally abrasive tongue with which to scrape food from rocks.
_https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetite