I couldn't say it any better than Cliff Mass on his blog:
Marine air is now pouring into western Washington, rapidly replacing the warm and smoky air that has been in place since Sunday.
Wind chimes are ringing, leaves on trees are rustling, window shades are banging, the smell of smoke is fading, and there is a feeling of normality and well-being. The normal balance of nature is being restored. It is almost a religious experience.
Technically, we are experiencing an onshore or marine push, also known as the Northwest's natural air conditioning, and it it being forced by an approaching upper-level trough.
The air is still in the "very unhealthy" category this morning. It was a mistake sleeping with the bedroom window wide open, but the cool breeze just felt so good. By the end of today, we should finally be back to clean air.
Through all of this, the yard has been silent. Even the crows are subdued. Unlike humans, who ride bicycles and jog around in the smoke, I guess they have the sense to lay low. Yesterday I turned the sprinkler on for the first time in quite a while, and within minutes olive tree was teeming with a flock of ecstatic Bush-tits, taking baths and drinking. Where were they hiding?
One of my favorite birds, Bush-tits make that sweet "tsirping" sound. John said it looked like they were all out having a fun time at the water park.
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