Date: 5/22/26 6:11 am From: Lisa Larson <lisafaylarson...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Hummingbird nest boxes
Yesterday on Instagram, I saw an AI-generated "video" of a male Anna's
Hummingbird with a "baby" who was fluttering around the male and staying
close. Unfortunately, many people commented on how cute and precious it
was. I scanned the comments until I saw one person point out that it was
AI-generated. I was tempted to give a lesson on the roles of male and
female hummingbirds in breeding season. It was another reminder that most
people don't pay much attention to birds or would have an interest in
learning about them.
AI can be very useful, but it can also be very dangerous. Will it be
regulated before a great deal of harm is done? As a friend likes to say,
"Ready, fire, aim!"
Last year, a friend of mine asked if I would appreciate the gift of a
hummingbird nest box. I informed my friend, who was open to listening and
learning, that it was a bogus product that would take advantage of many
well-meaning people.
Lisa
On Thu, May 21, 2026 at 11:40 AM Jeff Manker <fireweed8...> wrote:
