Wildlife, living next to nature - Page 25

xoxoxoBruce · 04-21-2015, 11:10 AM

Member Seakdiver says in Alaska they call them tree rats. Most wild life shun the cities not only because of danger but lack of food. For rats and raptors that's not a problem... garbage for the rats, and plump juicy pigeons for raptors.

Sundae · 04-21-2015, 02:13 PM

I am now feeding the birds on my windowsill. Well, they're nesting in the tree next to my window. Mostly I attract woodpigeons - possibly my least favourite bird - but I have seen the occasional crow.

I have to scatter the seed late at night, as it's quite a thin ledge and half of what I dole out bounces into the courtyard two floors below. This is birdseed bought when I was in the nuthouse, so even if I only attract woodpigeons it's at least being used.

I saw my first woodpecker up on the Chevin in the last week. And hear them nearly every time I use the outside gym in the park (it's close to a small section of woodland).
Very pleased with myself.
I still have to hear a cuckoo though.

BigV · 04-22-2015, 12:06 AM

I hear they sound like a clock. you're not missing much.

Griff · 04-22-2015, 07:25 AM

Our (Eastern US) cuckoos can be listened to here and here. I see a lot of the yellow-billed here but the black-billed are around as well.

xoxoxoBruce · 04-22-2015, 12:04 PM

Aha, so it was a black-billed Cuckoo I was hearing.

Thanks Griff.

Gravdigr · 04-24-2015, 04:41 PM

fargon · 04-24-2015, 05:23 PM

I just saw the full video, I wish it had been subtitled. The story is cute. You just have to watch out for the wheel loaders.

Gravdigr · 04-28-2015, 03:48 PM

Man. I hate when this happens.

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That little bit of flesh color under the seals whiskers? Yeah, that's dude's hand.

Gravdigr · 04-30-2015, 03:31 PM

On today's episode of Find The Turkey:

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Carruthers · 04-30-2015, 03:37 PM

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How do I claim my prize?

Gravdigr · 04-30-2015, 03:43 PM

You already have it, my friend.

Pride of Turkeywing Findership.

An inch to the right and you coulda had Pride of Turkeyhead Findership.

Gravdigr · 04-30-2015, 03:45 PM

As with any animal you're looking for anywhere...

...look for the eye.

BigV · 04-30-2015, 06:17 PM

you are one funny jive turkey, Grav.

I was recently reminded of turkeys when I watched "Life", the "Birds" episode when they discussed White Pelicans. They're large birds, about 10 kilograms, and I thought, huh, about the size of a big turkey. What was shocking about the segment was

SPOILER

The pelicans were filmed preying on crested gannet chicks, about the size of a chicken. The pelicans attacked unattended chicks, SWALLOWED THEM WHOLE, then flew back to the pelican nesting site. At the feet of the pelican chicks, the momma/poppa pelicans disgorged the gannet chick, alive but partially digested, presumably to be re-eaten.

WTF.

END SPOILER

xoxoxoBruce · 04-30-2015, 06:59 PM

orthodoc · 04-30-2015, 10:20 PM

Uh, yeah. I was about to post that today I saw oven birds, cowbirds, goldfinches, a gazillion robins, cardinals, yada yada at the feeder, and our male fox hanging out on the back slope - this year we've seen the foxes (dog and vixen) frequently, very unusual ... but that pelican thing sort of took the blush off.

04-21-2015, 11:10 AM	#361
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Member Seakdiver says in Alaska they call them tree rats. Most wild life shun the cities not only because of danger but lack of food. For rats and raptors that's not a problem... garbage for the rats, and plump juicy pigeons for raptors. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

04-21-2015, 02:13 PM	#362
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I am now feeding the birds on my windowsill. Well, they're nesting in the tree next to my window. Mostly I attract woodpigeons - possibly my least favourite bird - but I have seen the occasional crow. I have to scatter the seed late at night, as it's quite a thin ledge and half of what I dole out bounces into the courtyard two floors below. This is birdseed bought when I was in the nuthouse, so even if I only attract woodpigeons it's at least being used. I saw my first woodpecker up on the Chevin in the last week. And hear them nearly every time I use the outside gym in the park (it's close to a small section of woodland). Very pleased with myself. I still have to hear a cuckoo though. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

04-22-2015, 12:06 AM	#363
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	I hear they sound like a clock. you're not missing much. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

04-22-2015, 07:25 AM	#364
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Our (Eastern US) cuckoos can be listened to here and here. I see a lot of the yellow-billed here but the black-billed are around as well. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

04-22-2015, 12:04 PM	#365
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Aha, so it was a black-billed Cuckoo I was hearing. Thanks Griff. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

04-24-2015, 04:41 PM	#366
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	__________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

04-24-2015, 05:23 PM	#367
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	I just saw the full video, I wish it had been subtitled. The story is cute. You just have to watch out for the wheel loaders. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

04-28-2015, 03:48 PM	#368
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Man. I hate when this happens. That little bit of flesh color under the seals whiskers? Yeah, that's dude's hand. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

04-30-2015, 03:31 PM	#369
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	On today's episode of Find The Turkey: __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

04-30-2015, 03:37 PM	#370
Carruthers Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Buckinghamshire UK Posts: 4,059	How do I claim my prize? __________________

04-30-2015, 03:43 PM	#371
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	You already have it, my friend. Pride of Turkeywing Findership. An inch to the right and you coulda had Pride of Turkeyhead Findership. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

04-30-2015, 03:45 PM	#372
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	As with any animal you're looking for anywhere... ...look for the eye. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

04-30-2015, 06:17 PM	#373
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	you are one funny jive turkey, Grav. I was recently reminded of turkeys when I watched "Life", the "Birds" episode when they discussed White Pelicans. They're large birds, about 10 kilograms, and I thought, huh, about the size of a big turkey. What was shocking about the segment was SPOILER The pelicans were filmed preying on crested gannet chicks, about the size of a chicken. The pelicans attacked unattended chicks, SWALLOWED THEM WHOLE, then flew back to the pelican nesting site. At the feet of the pelican chicks, the momma/poppa pelicans disgorged the gannet chick, *alive* but partially digested, presumably to be re-eaten. WTF. END SPOILER __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

04-30-2015, 06:59 PM	#374
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	__________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

04-30-2015, 10:20 PM	#375
orthodoc Not Suspicious, Merely Canadian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,774	Uh, yeah. I was about to post that today I saw oven birds, cowbirds, goldfinches, a gazillion robins, cardinals, yada yada at the feeder, and our male fox hanging out on the back slope - this year we've seen the foxes (dog and vixen) frequently, very unusual ... but that pelican thing sort of took the blush off. __________________ The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. - Ghandi

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