tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13114278.comments2024-02-18T14:02:13.914-08:00AnimalBytesKeri Dearbornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10104359451535490400noreply@blogger.comBlogger174125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13114278.post-74553295532303451152024-02-18T14:02:13.914-08:002024-02-18T14:02:13.914-08:00Love the information. I live in SoCal. I thought ...Love the information. I live in SoCal. I thought it might be too early but the birds are out and about. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13114278.post-26088349561687036322024-02-17T09:10:30.858-08:002024-02-17T09:10:30.858-08:00😟😟Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13114278.post-78144928361799535572024-01-29T09:50:57.701-08:002024-01-29T09:50:57.701-08:00I've thought dryer lint might be a great item ...I've thought dryer lint might be a great item to recycle, while helping my beloved goldfinches and hummers at the same time. However, experts agree dryer lint should not be used for nesting material. This is excerpted from a reputable birding site: "It isn’t actually ideal at all, and can actually be dangerous for nesting birds. Because dryer lint has no strong structure, it easily falls apart and isn’t sturdy enough to build a suitable nest. Furthermore, wet lint is very sticky and can coat birds’ legs, feet, and feathers. Dryer lint dust can be hazardous to baby birds’ lungs, and the concentrated chemicals from perfumed and dyed detergents are toxic to both baby birds as well as brooding adults. Furthermore, lint with a strong odor can attract predators, bringing them right to a vulnerable nest." Thanks to that cautionary info., I've found some great, inexpensive nesting material online and will be using that instead.Dowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02765225440041618512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13114278.post-27663646209535701882024-01-10T20:15:02.029-08:002024-01-10T20:15:02.029-08:00Is dryer lint dangerous for the bird nests? That ...Is dryer lint dangerous for the bird nests? That is, is there anything about the climbs of dryer lint that would be dangerous for the chicks?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13114278.post-6439480425138498182023-12-28T19:19:01.386-08:002023-12-28T19:19:01.386-08:00I found this blog after spotting a turkey vulture ...I found this blog after spotting a turkey vulture circling over Libbit park in Encino just one exit away from Balboa Blvd. after circling the park I saw him do exactly what you described- kettling up high over the freeway. Such a treat to see this beautiful bird. Thanks for your blog post. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13114278.post-28934021328824237702023-12-28T12:00:35.531-08:002023-12-28T12:00:35.531-08:00Hi thhanks for sharing thisHi thhanks for sharing thisMach Cubedhttps://machcubed.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13114278.post-91249546957901391212023-10-20T23:54:36.612-07:002023-10-20T23:54:36.612-07:00We have a tree with about 100 of these in Lake For...We have a tree with about 100 of these in Lake Forest (Orange County) CAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13114278.post-913877070683243912023-10-13T16:37:54.199-07:002023-10-13T16:37:54.199-07:00This is a grreat post thanksThis is a grreat post thanksThe Juliets Bandhttps://thejulietsband.tumblr.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13114278.post-23815193955513024022023-10-07T02:45:33.041-07:002023-10-07T02:45:33.041-07:00Yes me too. Pigeons and dovesYes me too. Pigeons and dovesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13114278.post-62560150305125661632023-09-22T12:23:33.427-07:002023-09-22T12:23:33.427-07:00I saw an interesting situation today in my Califor...I saw an interesting situation today in my California backyard garden. The fence lizard had a baby alligator lizard in its mouth. Whether it was a convenience kill or a way to reduce being prey to the adult alligator lizard in the future will never be known. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13114278.post-64601835535149390552023-08-23T06:29:13.812-07:002023-08-23T06:29:13.812-07:00I notice the same with pigeons
I notice the same with pigeons<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13114278.post-50426849678586474452023-08-07T21:37:30.028-07:002023-08-07T21:37:30.028-07:00Appreciate yourr blog postAppreciate yourr blog postPaul Satchellhttps://internationalechem.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13114278.post-34535203210357415722022-12-20T01:42:54.758-08:002022-12-20T01:42:54.758-08:00Mushrooms can be a frustrating problem for homeown...Mushrooms can be a frustrating problem for homeowners, as they quickly multiply and spread to other areas in the garden or yard. There are a few effective ways to remove them from your lawn or yard. Check it out <a href="https://altgov2.org/mushrooms-in-lawns-and-yard/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13114278.post-54164865351013491042022-12-12T11:34:13.865-08:002022-12-12T11:34:13.865-08:00Nice article, Thanks for sharing, check out my wor...Nice article, Thanks for sharing, check out my work on <a href="https://regentology.com/best-neighborhoods-in-los-angeles/" rel="nofollow">Neighborhoods in Los Angeles</a>John Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791297068918335920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13114278.post-81608424721999039752022-11-16T13:30:57.832-08:002022-11-16T13:30:57.832-08:00Nice article , Thanks for sharing checkout my work...Nice article , Thanks for sharing checkout my work on <a href="https://regentology.com/best-parks-in-los-angeles-to-visit/" rel="nofollow">best parks in Los Angeles</a>John Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791297068918335920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13114278.post-73220214565005894052022-10-13T07:07:34.640-07:002022-10-13T07:07:34.640-07:00I have a large concrete bath that gets wiped out a...I have a large concrete bath that gets wiped out and water changed daily. Water is crystal clear until the doves get in and splash around. Then a white residue appears on top of the water. Anybody know what it is??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13114278.post-13881487478593901302022-07-26T18:05:58.070-07:002022-07-26T18:05:58.070-07:00Thankss great blogThankss great blogRodent Control Union Cityhttps://www.rodent-pest-control.com/us/mice-pest-control-new-jersey/rodent-control-union-city.shtmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13114278.post-66353781295467388042022-06-23T17:11:23.220-07:002022-06-23T17:11:23.220-07:00I have lived in Southern California my whole life ...I have lived in Southern California my whole life (39 years) and just saw my first gray bird grasshopper today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13114278.post-22201773138034453432021-11-21T01:24:14.374-08:002021-11-21T01:24:14.374-08:00Great rreading your blog postGreat rreading your blog postNora Blackhttps://www.norablack.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13114278.post-18692655927547236262021-06-15T12:45:22.678-07:002021-06-15T12:45:22.678-07:00This is a good catch. I think Cindy is correct. Th...This is a good catch. I think Cindy is correct. This second caterpillar could be a red-humped caterpillar, an agricultural pest. They are not typically seen in coastal Orange County. For more info see the UC Ag website: http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7474.html Keri Dearbornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10104359451535490400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13114278.post-29922287383901369792020-04-15T17:55:03.064-07:002020-04-15T17:55:03.064-07:00Thank you so much for your info on the Oregon dark...Thank you so much for your info on the Oregon dark-eyed junco. They are chirping around my backyard right now, but I wasn't sure what they were until reading this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13114278.post-47919557796039521692019-07-14T18:19:26.395-07:002019-07-14T18:19:26.395-07:00The tortoises are still wandering among the ruins ...The tortoises are still wandering among the ruins and chomping on the flowers in the southern coast of turkey. Was there this spring, 2019. As a Californian worried about our declining tortoises it was so delightful to see so many on each hike into the hillsides on islands and coastal areas. I am so happy to read of the Turkish tradition of treasuring the tortoise and appreciate your comments on the need to leave them to prosper in their native habitat. Thanks for the your informative post. <br />MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13114278.post-37146770960346363642019-04-22T11:32:10.244-07:002019-04-22T11:32:10.244-07:00This is perhaps one of the most difficult tasks. D...This is perhaps one of the most difficult tasks. Domestic cats hunt birds, it is just a reality. A safe location for a baby bird needs to be high enough that the cat can't reach it and on delicate enough branches that the cat can't climb it. Cats are a major threat to all native birds–chicks or adults. If you can't keep a cat indoors, it will kill wildlife. The most effective action is to remove the cat from the wildlife habitat.Keri Dearbornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10104359451535490400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13114278.post-79072891701656743042019-02-16T06:19:20.378-08:002019-02-16T06:19:20.378-08:00Watersheds include rivers, streams, lakes and the ...Watersheds include rivers, streams, lakes and the terrestrial networks around them. Watershed is a source of drinking water and domestic water, as well as a source of irrigation water in many areas. Therefore, the water quality of the watersheds and rivers is vital to a healthy living environment for human beings. <a href="https://www.alfa-chemistry.com/testinglab/industries/watersheds-and-rivers.html" rel="nofollow">Watersheds and Rivers testing</a>alfachemistryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704541170361426886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13114278.post-78664024777709299782018-10-09T21:46:33.877-07:002018-10-09T21:46:33.877-07:00I think the second photo is a red humped caterpill...I think the second photo is a red humped caterpillar, Schizura concinna.<br />Bugguide images here:<br />https://bugguide.net/node/view/22724/bgimageCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08011749964154446809noreply@blogger.com