Raccoon Update XXIII - All Are Welcome In The Critter Cafe

Message boards : Cafe SETI : Raccoon Update XXIII - All Are Welcome In The Critter Cafe
Message board moderation

To post messages, you must log in.

Previous · 1 . . . 29 · 30 · 31 · 32 · 33 · 34 · 35 . . . 57 · Next

AuthorMessage
kittyman Crowdfunding Project Donor*Special Project $75 donorSpecial Project $250 donor
Volunteer tester
Avatar

Send message
Joined: 9 Jul 00
Posts: 51468
Credit: 1,018,363,574
RAC: 1,004
United States
Message 1797120 - Posted: 18 Jun 2016, 13:17:16 UTC - in response to Message 1797119.  

LSM and I saw a pelican over the river when we were coming back from
Edmonton the other day. There are a lot more hunting birds around this
year. I saw a cardinal a couple of years back, and I was hoping it was
warm enough this year for a repeat showing. It is even better than that,
the cycle won't be complete for another two years so there is lots better
to come in animal numbers alone.



We have had steadily increasing numbers of cardinals in the yard over the last few years. There are at least two nesting pairs this year, and their offspring are starting to show up at the feeders. I read somewhere that the average cardinal never travels more than a few kilometres from where it was born, so it make take some time for them to penetrate into central Alberta.

I do have a pair of cardinals here.
Beautiful birds.
I rejoice every time I see them. Hope they continue to return.
"Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster

ID: 1797120 · Report as offensive
Profile Suzie-Q Project Donor
Avatar

Send message
Joined: 9 Mar 07
Posts: 3324
Credit: 4,746,812
RAC: 1
United States
Message 1797296 - Posted: 19 Jun 2016, 1:39:16 UTC

I found two small bird eggs on the ground in my backyard a few days ago.

It made me sad for the bird parents.
~Sue~

ID: 1797296 · Report as offensive
Profile JaundicedEye
Avatar

Send message
Joined: 14 Mar 12
Posts: 5375
Credit: 30,870,693
RAC: 1
United States
Message 1797373 - Posted: 19 Jun 2016, 14:55:33 UTC

Unfortunately two 'repeat offenders' were euthanized in my neighborhood last week. And my trash disposal service wants us to put our cans/sacks out the night before...........this is the result.

http://www.9news.com/news/local/two-bears-euthanized-in-last-24-hours/247765533

"Sour Grapes make a bitter Whine." <(0)>
ID: 1797373 · Report as offensive
Kevin Olley

Send message
Joined: 3 Aug 99
Posts: 906
Credit: 261,085,289
RAC: 572
United Kingdom
Message 1797419 - Posted: 19 Jun 2016, 19:56:49 UTC - in response to Message 1797296.  

I found two small bird eggs on the ground in my backyard a few days ago.

It made me sad for the bird parents.


Complete eggs or just shells?

Most birds remove the egg shell from the nest after the chicks have hatched and dicard them a distance from the nest, this helps to keep predators away from the nest.
Kevin


ID: 1797419 · Report as offensive
Profile Suzie-Q Project Donor
Avatar

Send message
Joined: 9 Mar 07
Posts: 3324
Credit: 4,746,812
RAC: 1
United States
Message 1797464 - Posted: 20 Jun 2016, 0:56:44 UTC - in response to Message 1797419.  

I found two small bird eggs on the ground in my backyard a few days ago.

It made me sad for the bird parents.


Complete eggs or just shells?

Most birds remove the egg shell from the nest after the chicks have hatched and dicard them a distance from the nest, this helps to keep predators away from the nest.


One was a complete egg. The other was a broken, empty shell.
~Sue~

ID: 1797464 · Report as offensive
Profile Suzie-Q Project Donor
Avatar

Send message
Joined: 9 Mar 07
Posts: 3324
Credit: 4,746,812
RAC: 1
United States
Message 1797465 - Posted: 20 Jun 2016, 0:57:50 UTC - in response to Message 1797373.  

Unfortunately two 'repeat offenders' were euthanized in my neighborhood last week. And my trash disposal service wants us to put our cans/sacks out the night before...........this is the result.

http://www.9news.com/news/local/two-bears-euthanized-in-last-24-hours/247765533


Anesthetize and relocate!!

Geez how it pisses me off when they kill these animals for being themselves.
~Sue~

ID: 1797465 · Report as offensive
Profile janneseti
Avatar

Send message
Joined: 14 Oct 09
Posts: 14106
Credit: 655,366
RAC: 0
Sweden
Message 1797471 - Posted: 20 Jun 2016, 1:13:04 UTC - in response to Message 1797465.  
Last modified: 20 Jun 2016, 1:18:49 UTC

Unfortunately two 'repeat offenders' were euthanized in my neighborhood last week. And my trash disposal service wants us to put our cans/sacks out the night before...........this is the result.
http://www.9news.com/news/local/two-bears-euthanized-in-last-24-hours/247765533

Anesthetize and relocate!!
Geez how it pisses me off when they kill these animals for being themselves.

Agree.
I hope there will be an invistigation like the Harambe the gorilla case why the animals had to be put down.
ID: 1797471 · Report as offensive
Profile JaundicedEye
Avatar

Send message
Joined: 14 Mar 12
Posts: 5375
Credit: 30,870,693
RAC: 1
United States
Message 1797552 - Posted: 20 Jun 2016, 12:40:01 UTC

Anesthetize and relocate!!

Geez how it pisses me off when they kill these animals for being themselves.
Both animals had been previously relocated, the problem is people not being aware of or not caring how their activities attract bears. Bear 'proofing'(trash containers) should be required by law in all Colorado front range communities.

"Sour Grapes make a bitter Whine." <(0)>
ID: 1797552 · Report as offensive
David S
Volunteer tester
Avatar

Send message
Joined: 4 Oct 99
Posts: 18352
Credit: 27,761,924
RAC: 12
United States
Message 1797674 - Posted: 21 Jun 2016, 1:57:45 UTC

Saturday night, went over (straddled without touching) a dark mass on the road that didn't look like a skunk, but sure smelled like one for a couple minutes. Sunday morning, noticed it was still there. Sunday night, failed to go over it and caught the edge, but it no longer smelled.
David
Sitting on my butt while others boldly go,
Waiting for a message from a small furry creature from Alpha Centauri.

ID: 1797674 · Report as offensive
Profile Suzie-Q Project Donor
Avatar

Send message
Joined: 9 Mar 07
Posts: 3324
Credit: 4,746,812
RAC: 1
United States
Message 1799120 - Posted: 28 Jun 2016, 0:32:46 UTC


~Sue~

ID: 1799120 · Report as offensive
Profile Gordon Lowe
Avatar

Send message
Joined: 5 Nov 00
Posts: 12094
Credit: 6,317,865
RAC: 0
United States
Message 1799275 - Posted: 29 Jun 2016, 1:39:51 UTC

I've been noticing lightning bugs again. I had been a little worried about not seeing any in the last several years, but this summer I'm seeing a fair number flickering in the early dark of the evening here. It's nice.
The mind is a weird and mysterious place
ID: 1799275 · Report as offensive
Profile Angela Special Project $75 donor
Volunteer moderator
Volunteer tester
Avatar

Send message
Joined: 16 Oct 07
Posts: 13130
Credit: 39,854,104
RAC: 31
United States
Message 1799283 - Posted: 29 Jun 2016, 2:46:57 UTC

My in-laws in Wisconsin get them in the summer. Maybe the lightening bug population fluctuations you've noticed are based on dry vs wet summers?
ID: 1799283 · Report as offensive
Profile janneseti
Avatar

Send message
Joined: 14 Oct 09
Posts: 14106
Credit: 655,366
RAC: 0
Sweden
Message 1799342 - Posted: 29 Jun 2016, 12:34:28 UTC

Stubborn reindeers besieging house in Skellefteå.
Lena Sandberg says that the reindeers keep watch over the property when the owners are not home.
"When they have been away from home and coming home the reindeers are like guard dogs on the bridge to the house," the police said.
- They are also looking in through the kitchen window when we eat. Our kids think it's exciting but a little scary, says Lena.
ID: 1799342 · Report as offensive
Profile Angela Special Project $75 donor
Volunteer moderator
Volunteer tester
Avatar

Send message
Joined: 16 Oct 07
Posts: 13130
Credit: 39,854,104
RAC: 31
United States
Message 1799374 - Posted: 29 Jun 2016, 15:20:42 UTC

I'm surprised that the reindeer don't eat the potted plants. We have mule deer out here and they are like goats! There is very little they find unappetizing.
ID: 1799374 · Report as offensive
Profile janneseti
Avatar

Send message
Joined: 14 Oct 09
Posts: 14106
Credit: 655,366
RAC: 0
Sweden
Message 1799379 - Posted: 29 Jun 2016, 15:40:05 UTC - in response to Message 1799374.  

I'm surprised that the reindeer don't eat the potted plants. We have mule deer out here and they are like goats! There is very little they find unappetizing.

I guess our reindeers are different here:)
"They are not shy to help themselves to the family dining table outside, even though the two reindeers are not invited to the table" the police said.
ID: 1799379 · Report as offensive
Profile Suzie-Q Project Donor
Avatar

Send message
Joined: 9 Mar 07
Posts: 3324
Credit: 4,746,812
RAC: 1
United States
Message 1799446 - Posted: 29 Jun 2016, 20:04:55 UTC - in response to Message 1799283.  

My in-laws in Wisconsin get them in the summer. Maybe the lightening bug population fluctuations you've noticed are based on dry vs wet summers?


Or perhaps it depends on the previous winter? We have far more bugs than
normal after a mild winter.
~Sue~

ID: 1799446 · Report as offensive
Profile Gordon Lowe
Avatar

Send message
Joined: 5 Nov 00
Posts: 12094
Credit: 6,317,865
RAC: 0
United States
Message 1799465 - Posted: 29 Jun 2016, 21:20:13 UTC - in response to Message 1799446.  

My in-laws in Wisconsin get them in the summer. Maybe the lightening bug population fluctuations you've noticed are based on dry vs wet summers?


Or perhaps it depends on the previous winter? We have far more bugs than
normal after a mild winter.



What Sue said sounds about right, but as far as lightning bugs go, I don't know how weather affects them. I'm just glad to see them. :~)
The mind is a weird and mysterious place
ID: 1799465 · Report as offensive
Profile Bill Walker
Avatar

Send message
Joined: 4 Sep 99
Posts: 3868
Credit: 2,697,267
RAC: 0
Canada
Message 1799682 - Posted: 30 Jun 2016, 16:10:02 UTC

The wife and I were just commenting that we haven't seen any lightning bugs so far this year, which is not normal. Hopefully this is just natural cycles, and they will return in the future. Chipmunks, on the other hand, have overrun the place this year.

ID: 1799682 · Report as offensive
Admiral Gloval
Avatar

Send message
Joined: 31 Mar 13
Posts: 20152
Credit: 5,308,449
RAC: 0
United States
Message 1799703 - Posted: 30 Jun 2016, 17:30:39 UTC

Have little flying flashes at dusk. And three rabbits living around the yard.

ID: 1799703 · Report as offensive
Profile Gordon Lowe
Avatar

Send message
Joined: 5 Nov 00
Posts: 12094
Credit: 6,317,865
RAC: 0
United States
Message 1799748 - Posted: 30 Jun 2016, 21:56:34 UTC - in response to Message 1799703.  

And three rabbits living around the yard.


Lucky you. I haven't seen many rabbits at all this year, but I did see one bedraggled bunny under a tree in the rain, the other day. I couldn't figure out why he or she was out in that weather. My turtles on the other hand love rainy days!

As for the flying flashes at dusk, I think you should report that to the local UFO agency.
The mind is a weird and mysterious place
ID: 1799748 · Report as offensive
Previous · 1 . . . 29 · 30 · 31 · 32 · 33 · 34 · 35 . . . 57 · Next

Message boards : Cafe SETI : Raccoon Update XXIII - All Are Welcome In The Critter Cafe


 
©2024 University of California
 
SETI@home and Astropulse are funded by grants from the National Science Foundation, NASA, and donations from SETI@home volunteers. AstroPulse is funded in part by the NSF through grant AST-0307956.