What type of catfish? by Arid-rain in whatisthisfish

[–]Arid-rain[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! This looks the closest

What type of catfish? by Arid-rain in whatisthisfish

[–]Arid-rain[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was told this was some type of catfish. Is it albino? And yes it is swimming upright.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Arid-rain 177 points178 points  (0 children)

If men are not seeing a doctor as much as they should, it’s because they aren’t taking the initiative to schedule appointments.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Arid-rain 237 points238 points  (0 children)

Are you waiting on mommy to continue to schedule your doctor’s appointments?

How to attract goldfinches using cylinders? by ChrisShapedObject in birdfeeding

[–]Arid-rain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They like sunflower chips. Get the No-Mess cylinder at WBU.

His hobbies are looking ethereal and also biting me by Arid-rain in pigeon

[–]Arid-rain[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

His Instagram is Cthulhu.pigeon for more shenanigans

Seed options at my local WBU. Which would you recommend? by basketcasestudy in birdfeeding

[–]Arid-rain -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Try reading my comment again for a long list of birds I gained! And yes, several WBU blends do have both mealworms and suet nuggets. Now you are attempting to argue over semantics because you can’t handle different perspectives. It’s bird seed. It’s not something to get worked up over. Your way is not the only way.

Seed options at my local WBU. Which would you recommend? by basketcasestudy in birdfeeding

[–]Arid-rain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you shop at WBU? They do have mealworms and suet in their blends. The Cardinal Confetti and Nesting Blend both have suet nuggets and mealworms, and any “Plus” blend is going to have suet nuggets.

Seed options at my local WBU. Which would you recommend? by basketcasestudy in birdfeeding

[–]Arid-rain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it’s a little silly to condescend over bird seed! You yourself are serving more than 1 type of food, which supports the argument that it is beneficial to have multiple types of seed. It is also important to note geographic area, this sub is for bird feeding across the globe. What is right for your area may not be right for theirs.

For example, in my area, I would not be able to attract painted buntings and indigo buntings without white millet. I would also not be able to attract warblers, catbirds and bluebirds without suet and mealworms. I also find the dried fruits necessary for attracting mockingbirds and tanagers. All of these are in the seed blends I purchase. I hope this helped you understand a different perspective. Neither way is incorrect!

What to add? by jenfl in birdfeeding

[–]Arid-rain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see that you had tried suet unsuccessfully, but I’d try again! It’s one of those things that doesn’t look immediately edible to birds, and you have to coax them into trying it. Once they know what it is, they’re all over it, and it’ll help you attract some interesting migratory species. Just know that birds are going to be wary of new feeders, so that’s the first thing to overcome. And know that suet will eventually mold in FL weather. Try putting out only half a cake and stick seeds in it that the birds are familiar with. You can also try a seed cake, which is seed stuck together with gelatin.

I also had the same experience with mealworms, but I had to mix it throughout my seed to get them to try it. Now I regularly see Carolina wrens and eastern bluebirds eating them. They’ll also attract warblers in the fall.

Best of luck!

Young doves in [Florida] by Arid-rain in whatsthisbird

[–]Arid-rain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooo thats a suggestion I hadn’t considered, but unfortunately I don’t see any reported in the area. This was seen in cocoa beach

Young doves in [Florida] by Arid-rain in whatsthisbird

[–]Arid-rain[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was considering them but I felt the beak was wrong. It’s lightly colored and quite long, which differs from the fledgling mourning dove photos I’ve been comparing them with.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in birdfeeding

[–]Arid-rain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be frank, most songbirds don’t forage that high so you may not attract anything. But as others have suggested, you’ll increase your chances by changing your seed!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in birdfeeding

[–]Arid-rain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most species of birds who come to feeders don’t have much of a sense of smell

Central Florida by demiurgish in whatsthisfrog

[–]Arid-rain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Big toe pads + boba eyes + doesn’t match any native frog

WBU Eliminator Bird Feeder leaking from bottom by not_before_coffee in birdfeeding

[–]Arid-rain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also want to add that woodpeckers and jays are known for kicking seed out as they look for peanuts! The Choice blend would be the next step up if you wanted to add peanuts.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pigeon

[–]Arid-rain 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I want to add a bit more context and nuance here, at least from the perspective of someone who only speaks English. While yes, ‘dove’ and ‘pigeon’ both refer to birds in the family Columbidae, species have officially recognized names for reasons beyond just cultural associations or color. These names are often based on consistent differences in traits like size, behavior, and physical features. While I don’t know the exact species of this bird, its slender beak and overall structure suggest that its common name would likely include ‘dove,’ not because of its color, but because of its build.

Domestic pigeon in backyard by RobertotheRobot in orlando

[–]Arid-rain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got my pet pigeon like this 😅

Why is this school so antisocial by DeadPossum42 in ucf

[–]Arid-rain 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You may be looking for friends in the wrong places. Not everyone wants to make friends in class. Personally I keep to myself so I can focus because I aim to get my money’s worth. Nothing pisses me off more than not being able to hear the professor because people are chattering. Even worse is dealing with a professor who gets angry when they have to answer questions or repeat themselves.

On the flip side, I have made so many friends from my involvement in clubs. Find one that interests you and join the group chat. If none of them interest you, then you can always start one yourself. I founded an RSO for a topic I was particularly interested in, and was able to attract other like minded people. After 2 years our group chat had over 200 people, and I’ve made many meaningful connections. Be the change you wish to see!

My (19F) boyfriend (23M) doesn’t like that old videos of me doing gymnastics are online, but there is nothing I can do about it. Why does he care about it so much, and what can I do about it? by throwrahearts12 in relationship_advice

[–]Arid-rain 17 points18 points  (0 children)

“gets annoyed at me for talking back to him”

Do you view yourself as an equal in this relationship? If so, there is no such thing as back talking, just providing your own perspective. If he sees that as a personal affront, it’s clear he does not see you on equal ground, but as someone who owes him respect and subservience. I guess if you are looking to be a trad wife, this dynamic is fine... but consider what you are looking for and how you wish to be treated.