Here is a Google Map of the animal deaths.
So what IS going on? God is good, that's what. Far from being scared of these times, far from being nervous or even perturbed. He is working in the world: to warn us of our sin, to alert us to His presence, to give us opportunities to reconcile with Him. He is a great God, willing to delay the time when He will judge all flesh. However, He is holy, meaning that He WILL do it. Are you ready?
This is the "Me Generation" and many are completely unwilling to look inward and understand that there are consequences to their actions. Nothing makes this generation squirm more than someone telling them that they will be judged (and found wanting). God is Holy- a notion that completely escapes their understanding or even their ability to contemplate. He gave us 2000 years to come to understanding of our sin relative to His Holiness through the love and sacrifice of His Son.
Lets take a look at what the bible says about this!
Ezekiel 38:20 says "The fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the beasts of the field, every creature that moves along the ground, and all the people on the face of the earth will tremble at my presence. The mountains will be overturned, the cliffs will crumble and every wall will fall to the ground." Everything under creation is affected by sin, as Paul said, 'all creation groaneth'. Fish and birds are included in this. The translation of the word 'shake' in the verse is "make afraid, remove, quake, make to shake, make to tremble." In reference to the bird deaths the most common reason given for their death is stress, which physiologically, can also manifest as fear.
The bible talks about the "Birthing pains"
Are we experiencing the birthing pains of the Great Tribulation or has it already started?
Hosea 4:3 ” That is why your land is in mourning, and everyone is wasting away. Even the wild animals, the birds of the sky, and the fish of the sea are disappearing.”
Revelation 8:9 ” A third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed.”
If it is one of the seals to be opened in the book of Revelation, we need not fear. We know how the story ends.
His word is true! It is alive, real, and evident in His works each day in this unique time of the universe. He is creative, patient, holy, perfect in justice. I take comfort in that. I am looking forward to seeing Him. But until then, I see His work in the world.