Rare Birdnutty Posted October 31, 2021 #1 Share Posted October 31, 2021 We just got off the Oasis today. We had some pretty bad thunderstorms in the area overnight on one night (don’t remember which one) and the day after that, we saw several birds in the Central Park plantings that must have taken shelter there from the storm. Being a veteran birder, I am acutely aware of birds in my surroundings, and since we walked through CP many times a day, I know they were not there before the storms. I felt so bad for them. They could probably find water, but what would they eat? This must be a fairly common occurrence with so many boats having a Central Park area, especially during migration. Does anyone know if there are provisions made for these poor marooned creatures who were duped into believing it was real? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted October 31, 2021 #2 Share Posted October 31, 2021 15 minutes ago, Birdnutty said: We just got off the Oasis today. We had some pretty bad thunderstorms in the area overnight on one night (don’t remember which one) and the day after that, we saw several birds in the Central Park plantings that must have taken shelter there from the storm. Being a veteran birder, I am acutely aware of birds in my surroundings, and since we walked through CP many times a day, I know they were not there before the storms. I felt so bad for them. They could probably find water, but what would they eat? This must be a fairly common occurrence with so many boats having a Central Park area, especially during migration. Does anyone know if there are provisions made for these poor marooned creatures who were duped into believing it was real? It's a cruise, no one goes hungry. 4 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soremekun Posted October 31, 2021 #3 Share Posted October 31, 2021 I can see it now.... 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted October 31, 2021 #4 Share Posted October 31, 2021 So, you’re saying there is a new hunting excursion. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSocial Posted October 31, 2021 #5 Share Posted October 31, 2021 (edited) At first glance I thought the title was Love birds marooned in Central Park. Edited October 31, 2021 by BSocial 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcruzer2 Posted November 1, 2021 #6 Share Posted November 1, 2021 I understand your concern. It would be interesting to know if Royal has made a plan if and when this happens. No one wants starving birds or worse dead birds on the ship. I hope the birds are removed without harming them or killing them. Would love to know are REAL Answery to this , not just opinions. Please let us know if you find out TY 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WindinmySails Posted November 1, 2021 #7 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Can they get out the same way they came in? I am sure they have a good way to deal with these little ones. Your concern is very tender. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharktums Posted November 1, 2021 #8 Share Posted November 1, 2021 We helped an injured bird on our Allure cruise last month. Tried going to Guest Services to report it and find help but they didn't seem to care at all. I believe the ships used to have horticulturists onboard, perhaps they help with the birds in Central Park? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted November 1, 2021 #9 Share Posted November 1, 2021 We were on Oasis several years ago and there were a couple of birds then. We've had birds on several ships. They hitch a ride and usually fly off at some point, but some live onboard some ships. They hardly starve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare binro01 Posted November 1, 2021 #10 Share Posted November 1, 2021 In actuality the live trees in central act as more of a sanctuary for these disoriented creatures. Without it many have died in the past from sheer exhaustion when they get disoriented and unable to find a suitable shelter. A bird can live for a few days without food. Water is can be found and foraged for. I'm sure some might perish, but more will probably be fine in their temporary shelter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted November 1, 2021 #11 Share Posted November 1, 2021 They are in a port every couple days at least, no need for any special concern. Birds come and go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhondaC Posted November 1, 2021 #12 Share Posted November 1, 2021 1 hour ago, BSocial said: At first glance I thought the title was Love birds marooned in Central Park. Me too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted November 1, 2021 #13 Share Posted November 1, 2021 19 minutes ago, binro01 said: In actuality the live trees in central act as more of a sanctuary for these disoriented creatures. Without it many have died in the past from sheer exhaustion when they get disoriented and unable to find a suitable shelter. A bird can live for a few days without food. Water is can be found and foraged for. I'm sure some might perish, but more will probably be fine in their temporary shelter. In 28 cruises we have seen multiple birds onboard, but never a dead one or even one that acts disoriented or sick. We've had them on ships with and without live trees. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted November 1, 2021 #14 Share Posted November 1, 2021 It happens quite a bit. Birds are stranded on ships by storms, inclement weather or just being tired out. Being stuck in Central Park or on a balcony on a cruise ship is probably much nicer than landing on a cargo ship at sea because it looked like an island or dry land. I can guarantee you they will find little to no food on those. It is kind of natural selection. If the weather improves, they will move on. Or they will make their way off at the next port stop, or not. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted November 1, 2021 #15 Share Posted November 1, 2021 I agree have seen birds on multiple cruises without a central park 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted November 1, 2021 #16 Share Posted November 1, 2021 (edited) We had saw a stowaway pelican on pool deck a couple years ago on Grandeur. Felt bad as it was cold and snowy when we docked in baltimore. Hopefully made it's way back home on the following sailing. Edited November 1, 2021 by Sunshine3601 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ozark_Kid Posted November 1, 2021 #17 Share Posted November 1, 2021 The first of the month on Symphony we had one walk into Jamie’s. It was still hanging out under a table when we left. I am sure they find stuff to eat. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelife Posted November 1, 2021 #18 Share Posted November 1, 2021 We just ended two weeks on Oasis this morning. For several days a hawk hung out on the crown loft balcony railings. Here he is a couple doors down from us. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robtulipe Posted November 1, 2021 #19 Share Posted November 1, 2021 We had these hitching a ride on a deck 10 balcony railing onboard Radiance when we were crossing the open South Pacific Ocean on a sea day, about 200 miles from shore, when going from LA SERENA , CHILE to LIMA, PERU. The next morning they weren't there when we arrived early in LIMA. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HicksRA Posted November 1, 2021 #20 Share Posted November 1, 2021 I guess you could buy a big bag of birdseed and book again for next week…. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted November 1, 2021 #21 Share Posted November 1, 2021 59 minutes ago, BND said: In 28 cruises we have seen multiple birds onboard, but never a dead one or even one that acts disoriented or sick. We've had them on ships with and without live trees. Wal Marts and warehouse stores always seem to have them 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted November 1, 2021 #22 Share Posted November 1, 2021 I could see birds from Hawaii might be confused going to Vancouver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare brillohead Posted November 1, 2021 #23 Share Posted November 1, 2021 3 hours ago, Birdnutty said: these poor marooned creatures who were duped into believing it was real? The plants and trees ARE real in Central Park.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FromSea2ShiningSea Posted November 1, 2021 #24 Share Posted November 1, 2021 There was this injured black bird on the Ovation Alaska cruise in September. We were in Juneau and it was very cold. The bird kept trying to climb up onto the platform but it just couldn’t. It obviously couldn’t fly and eventually it wobbled to a little space on the side of the platform and just sat there. I don’t know what happened to it after that. On another day, I found a small dead bird on the deck outside. If they are stowaways, it is just too cold for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Birdnutty Posted November 1, 2021 Author #25 Share Posted November 1, 2021 1 minute ago, brillohead said: The plants and trees ARE real in Central Park.... I realise that. But they are not part of a real living ecosystem with natural food and water sources. Incomplete wording on my part, but I figured people would know what I meant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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