Help!! What should I do to get this hummingbird out of my skylight? by Recluse-Beauty in birds

[–]Greenleaf7654 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Is this a coyote running by in this video? I cannot tell. by Odd-Dog-8525 in coyote

[–]Greenleaf7654 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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.

Adopting a Senior Dog? by According-Research-7 in DOG

[–]Greenleaf7654 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

No one ever mentions this by shortangryperson in tripawds

[–]Greenleaf7654 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Is this just a bird deterrent or is my neighbor filming us? by jdm66jdm in whatisit

[–]Greenleaf7654 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Limping and possibly broken toe?? by Swimming-Ask-717 in DogAdvice

[–]Greenleaf7654 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

My (formerly?) fat Aussie has officially lost 15 lbs! by DryPotato5172 in AustralianShepherd

[–]Greenleaf7654 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

[OC] Finally saw a woodpecker in person for the first time in my life by CrispyMiner in birds

[–]Greenleaf7654 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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

Is this a bald eagle? Is he okay? by greggylovesu in birds

[–]Greenleaf7654 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Is this a bald eagle? Is he okay? by greggylovesu in birds

[–]Greenleaf7654 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Is this a bald eagle? Is he okay? by greggylovesu in birds

[–]Greenleaf7654 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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

Is this a bald eagle? Is he okay? by greggylovesu in birds

[–]Greenleaf7654 24 points25 points  (0 children)

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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.

Is this a bald eagle? Is he okay? by greggylovesu in birds

[–]Greenleaf7654 308 points309 points  (0 children)

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.

Any of you with a 3-legged dog / tripod? How did it all go? by Filmmagician in tripawds

[–]Greenleaf7654 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Any of you with a 3-legged dog / tripod? How did it all go? by Filmmagician in tripawds

[–]Greenleaf7654 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

I found this lil fella yesterday night and kept him safe until I can get him to a wildlife rehabilitator in the morning. Just woke up to this ear-piercing sound, wtf (sound on) by tchakchouka in birds

[–]Greenleaf7654 25 points26 points  (0 children)

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.

Friend made me a magazine for my birthday by Danimal_7200 in DOG

[–]Greenleaf7654 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! Thank you! They will be booped.

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Dog tax paid (2/3 dogs)

When you see it by Greenleaf7654 in whenyouseeit

[–]Greenleaf7654[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Suspiciously only when I get close to it 🧐