More than a hundred storks on the burning of dry grass is another proof of the dire consequences of burning grass

An impressive picture – more than a hundred storks on a dry grass burn – another proof of the terrible consequences of burning grass for wildlife.
The storks in the photo came to collect easy prey – insects, rodents, amphibians, reptiles that died as a result of the fire. Storks also like to grill: they push each other, argue – it is clear that they really need food.
“As a result of the burning of dry grass, many living organisms die, the soil loses its fertile properties, buildings burn, and people die. However, the consequences of fires are successfully used by species that consume animal food. White storks are one of the first to appear on fires, as their main forage territories – dry and semi-dry meadows – are most often burned. Birds collect dead insects and small vertebrates. A significant number of insects and animals that have escaped are concentrated on the islands of greenery that have survived the fires, which also makes it easier for birds to gather food.

На фото: згарище поблизу села Горінчово Закарпатської області 21 липня 2022.