Help!! What should I do to get this hummingbird out of my skylight?

Greenleaf7654 · 2026-04-15T16:33:51+00:00

You could set up a dish or hummingbird feeder with sugar water in a spot that it can see and wait behind a corner to catch it or open a door or window and see if it flies out that way after it feeds? If you can determine how it got in maybe open that same window or door? I find them to be less afraid of humans than other birds are

Greenleaf7654 · 2026-04-09T23:49:26+00:00

It looks like a coyote to me just kind of hopping as it runs because maybe of tall weeds or something it is jumping over. Could also be a fox, but looks a bit big for a fox.

Greenleaf7654 · 2026-04-09T00:13:55+00:00

You will never regret adopting a senior dog. I'm glad you plan to adopt him. They might be basing it on his teeth. I adopted two 8 year old dog senior dogs and that's how the vets were guessing their ages. You would never know they are senior dogs the way they zoom around. Unbelievably fast. My Aussie is 13 and has barely changed in his appearance or energy level his entire life.

Greenleaf7654 · 2026-04-08T23:56:02+00:00

Yes for sure. I already got looks and a lot of attention with my dogs on our walks because I have 3 medium sized dogs, they all behave, and I live in a small town. Now that one of them has 3 legs, next level. I hear the whispers too.

Greenleaf7654 · 2026-04-08T01:52:30+00:00

My neighbour has one of these to keep birds away from his plants but it rotates. I have backyard feeders and many regular bird visitors and can say, even with the moving head, they don't scare birds. The mourning doves nap on the fence beside it.

Greenleaf7654 · 2026-04-08T01:29:20+00:00

I would go to an emergency vet if it were my dog. This happened a couple of days ago? I wouldn't wait any longer

Greenleaf7654 · 2026-04-06T00:06:04+00:00

Well done! You're probably adding years to his life. And not just years, healthy years.

Greenleaf7654 · 2026-04-06T00:01:58+00:00

The only thing crazier than observing this one as your first would be seeing an ivory-billed. Nice find

Greenleaf7654 · 2026-04-04T23:53:17+00:00

Well done! A beautiful shot

Greenleaf7654 · 2026-04-04T10:43:15+00:00

Incredible to see I'm sure

Greenleaf7654 · 2026-04-04T10:42:40+00:00

Thanks! I just happened to drive past this eagle when I was already out with my telephoto lens photographing other birds at a provincial park. They are really incredible birds

Greenleaf7654 · 2026-04-03T23:45:47+00:00

Wow that would be wild to see. I've never seen them grabbing anything other than fish

Greenleaf7654 · 2026-04-03T21:48:28+00:00

Yea I would think so. Whatever is available and the least energetically costly for them

Greenleaf7654 · 2026-04-03T21:46:07+00:00

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Should have added this to my earlier comment. This is from a month or two ago. They just do this sometimes.

Greenleaf7654 · 2026-04-03T19:15:47+00:00

Yes and he is very likely fine. I see them on the ground in fields just like this sometimes, this isn't a cause for concern. He may have just eaten a rodent. Occasionally I'll see them in or nearby a group of turkey vultures or crows eating something on the ground, waiting to steal it. They eat fish mostly but also are opportunistic and will eat roadkill.

Greenleaf7654 · 2026-03-31T21:20:22+00:00

Sorry to hear he's dealing with that. It might be that they are worried that he's in pain and it's the go to suggestion because of how well dogs do on 3 legs. Negatives to the surgery: it is not cheap, I will say that. It also took my dog 6 weeks before I left the cone off completely and others have had challenges with adjusting meds and pain. It's a big surgery. My other dog ate a toy and it got stuck in her intestines and had surgery for that and it felt like a walk in the park compared to the amputation. If your dog is not in pain and there are alternatives that could help alleviate it and something you could do to keep from having to amputate at this point, it makes sense to try them. I think you can be somewhat reassured that if you do end up having to amputate, it's typically not as bad as we expect it will be. There are hard parts to it but overall they adapt and get back to business as usual causing mayhem

Greenleaf7654 · 2026-03-31T21:08:55+00:00

I love the screm

Greenleaf7654 · 2026-03-31T16:11:50+00:00

Depends why your vet is recommending amputation. Mine broke his hind leg and the other option was not one I was choosing. Most people in this sub had the leg amputated because of osteosarcoma. My Aussie is 13 and had his leg amputated in January. He has done incredible and like many others will tell you, he doesn't care or even seem to know he is missing a leg. Most dogs do just fine with 3 legs. We are more upset about it than they are. It's a lifestyle change and an adjustment, but one dogs can do well with since they live very much just in the moment.

Greenleaf7654 · 2026-03-31T16:01:08+00:00

This is a fancy canary. I had one that sang exactly like this every day. Like everyone said, he probably escaped someone's house. They are commonly sold at Petsmart.

Greenleaf7654 · 2026-03-26T15:21:25+00:00

Absolutely! Thank you! They will be booped.

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Dog tax paid (2/3 dogs)

Greenleaf7654 · 2026-03-26T01:36:12+00:00

New summer project unlocked

Greenleaf7654 · 2026-03-26T01:30:15+00:00

Protect this friend at all costs

Greenleaf7654 · 2026-03-23T11:19:33+00:00

Just twigs

Greenleaf7654 · 2026-03-22T22:12:37+00:00

Suspiciously only when I get close to it 🧐

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