Recently I've experienced several time where my iMac would hang up while trying to run Lightroom Classic 12.4. When I look at Activity Monitor, the bird process is using anywhere from 52 - 156% of the CPU. I am unable to get any work done due. I know bird is used for iCloud syncing but surely it doesn't need to consume the entire machine
I'm looking for any advice!
Thanks!
Donna
iMac 27″ 5K, macOS 13.4
Hey dbush79,
Thanks for replying and for that additional info. Were you able to test this situation in safe mode and/or a new user account as we suggested earlier? If not, please try those steps, as this will help us isolate this further. Another steps that could help with this is to run First Aid on your hard drive with the built in Disk Utility tool, as this can correct simple issues like you're experiencing.
How to repair a Mac disk with Disk Utility - Apple Support
Have a great day and thanks for using the Apple Support Communities!
Hi dbush79,
It sounds like this is the only app you have this issue with. If so, for help with Lightroom Classic performance check out the helpful information from the developers website here: Optimize Lightroom performance
Regarding the bird process, you can test the issue in safe mode and a new user account to see if it persists. If needed the articles below can help get you started.
If the issue remains, reach out to Apple directly to further assist. If needed get connected using the link here: Get Support
Best.
You need to quit the process Quit an app or process in Activity Monitor on Mac - Apple Support
It's not just Lightroom that hangs up. When this happens, Preview and Finder stop responding. My entire iMac is unresponsive and I have to reboot.
Thanks for the link to optimize Lightroom. I will check that out.
Donna
Thanks Everyone - I am currently working with Apple to resolve the issue.
Bird Process Using High CPU on 2018 iMac running Ventura 13.4.1
