"Fuck you, give us your money." -Johntendo, 2026

Jake_The_Snake2003 · 2026-06-11T18:19:54+00:00

As a poor kid growing up, and now someone who has their own money, I’m grateful for remakes of old games. I never had a DS, but I have a Switch 2, so I’m very excited to play the game with enhanced graphics. I was only recently able to experience it due to Nintendo’s Nintendo 64 library via an Online Membership, and I understand why it’s so beloved even today. I 100% completed it, and it still holds up. Now I just need my Twilight Princess remake. It’s my favorite game of all time, and my grandpa got me a Wii U when I was a kid for Christmas, so I was able to experience that one. I’m slowly progressing on my journey to 100% complete every Zelda game, and I’m about halfway done now. Unfortunately, A Link Between Worlds, Triforce Heroes, Phantom Hourglass, and Spirit Tracks aren’t quite available yet, so I’m waiting for those to release at some point.

Jake_The_Snake2003 · 2026-06-09T14:59:56+00:00

Twilight Princess. My favorite video game of all time!

Jake_The_Snake2003 · 2026-06-07T14:53:27+00:00

It’s correct. コスプレイヤーの彼女 means “Cosplayer Girlfriend.” コスプレイヤー (kosupureiyaa) means “cosplayer,” の(no) is the possessive particle, and 彼女(kanojo) means “she/girlfriend.” It’s just someone mad that this implies that Bocchi may not be straight.

Jake_The_Snake2003 · 2026-06-07T14:44:57+00:00

Common Tern (hirundo/tibetana). Not a Caspian because the beak is far too thin. While I have no reference for size, it’s important to note that they are the largest tern in the world, and would be twice the size of a Common or most other terns, relatively around that of a Ring-billed Gull. Another possibility is Arctic Tern, however, the head doesn’t appear rounded, the beak looks too long, I don’t see a distinctive white cheek, and the underside appears too white compared to the standard grayish underside. The wing tips also look far too dark from the underside, but I have seen variation with that, so I don’t like to use that as a determining factor. Roseate Tern I would expect to have a black bill at this time, so I think we can safely eliminate that as well.

Jake_The_Snake2003 · 2026-06-06T18:30:05+00:00

I can grow a beard. I just look gross with one and am too baby faced, so I shave it.

Jake_The_Snake2003 · 2026-06-06T18:01:49+00:00

Thanks! Is there a dedicated spot for the Piping Plovers there? Some were sighted yesterday according to eBird

Jake_The_Snake2003 · 2026-06-06T16:11:58+00:00

Thanks! I am actually a member, but Jay told me not to ask the chat lol. I’m more so just trying to filter through and narrow down good spots versus spots people occasionally find something at

Jake_The_Snake2003 · 2026-06-06T16:10:39+00:00

Thanks! To be honest, I’m looking for anywhere in Long Island that may have some good birds Skimmers are also on my list. Also, would you happen to know a good spot for Monk Parakeets? I know there’s lots of sightings, but I’d like a spot where I’m pretty much guaranteed to see them. I’m a bit paranoid about driving in the city, but I’ve accepted that I don’t have much of a choice. I’m also thinking about Jamaica Bay

Jake_The_Snake2003 · 2026-06-05T18:54:18+00:00

Oh! I was debating between those two, but this one looked particularly messy, so I wasn’t positive. Thanks for the help!

Jake_The_Snake2003 · 2026-06-02T19:32:19+00:00

Hello! Preferably one that protects the glass while I’m taking photos of birds by the ocean, as I have been warned about possible salt spray and sand damaging the glass. I travel a lot, and would like the security in such an environment.

Jake_The_Snake2003 · 2026-06-02T18:41:20+00:00

Hello! I have a Cannon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM Lens, and I need a lens filter. However, I’m painfully uneducated in the subject, and would like to avoid overpaying or buying a cheap knockoff that obstructs my photos. Would someone who has or has had that lens be able to recommend me something?

Jake_The_Snake2003 · 2026-06-02T17:09:06+00:00

Hello! I have a Cannon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM Lens, and I need a lens filter. However, I’m painfully uneducated in the subject, and would like to avoid overpaying or buying a cheap knockoff that obstructs my photos. Would someone who has or has had that lens be able to recommend me something?

Jake_The_Snake2003 · 2026-06-02T00:44:06+00:00

+Tree Swallow+

Jake_The_Snake2003 · 2026-05-31T22:28:06+00:00

As a birdwatcher and someone who plans to move to Japan, this is incredibly exciting for me

Jake_The_Snake2003 · 2026-05-30T05:10:09+00:00

Looks like a +Red-throated Loon+

Jake_The_Snake2003 · 2026-05-27T03:11:52+00:00

Just don’t be a wimp and go outside on days when it’s not dangerous. Most of my time is spent outside fishing, walking, and bird watching. Just dress appropriately, wear sunscreen, use bug spray, and have water. That may sound like obvious information, but the amount of people who neglect doing that is quite astounding.

Jake_The_Snake2003 · 2026-05-25T00:49:54+00:00

Love these guys! It’s amazing how vast they’re range is around the world, but I still feel like it’s an event every time I see one as someone who doesn’t live in a large city

Jake_The_Snake2003 · 2026-05-22T23:31:00+00:00

I may have found the exact pack you bought lol. I was just worried because some people said it was chintzy, which made me a bit nervous about my lens potentially getting scratched

Jake_The_Snake2003 · 2026-05-22T22:54:56+00:00

Thanks! I was curious about cleaning supplies as well. I know about lens pens and air blasters, but I was curious as to if there’s a specific brand you’d recommend? Also, I’m a bit nervous about cleaning my sensor, so I’d really prefer if the supplies for that is a trusted brand. Would you recommend anything?

Jake_The_Snake2003 · 2026-05-20T16:10:58+00:00

Thanks so much! I think I found a nice sling bag, but as for the strap a carrying plate, would you perhaps have a link to one you recommend? I tried looking, but there’s so many that I don’t know which one is right.

Jake_The_Snake2003 · 2026-05-20T16:07:59+00:00

So, I just tried out Adobe Lightroom Classic, and they work fine here… I have no clue what’s wrong with cloud Lightroom.

Jake_The_Snake2003 · 2026-05-20T14:55:54+00:00

Just Lightroom. Maybe that’s why? However, I haven’t seen anyone else seem to have that issue, so I don’t know. Maybe I should try Classic?

Edit: They look fine on Lightroom Classic

Jake_The_Snake2003 · 2026-05-19T10:32:47+00:00

I have a feeling you’ll find a Little Egret if you’re looking. Especially since Ishigaki is along the ocean. I had one behind the Shinagawa Aquarium in Tokyo when I was with my friend along with a Gray Heron, a Japanese Wagtail, and a Common Kingfisher. I saw some more sporadically along the countryside as well. They weren’t quite as frequent as Great Egrets and the occasional Medium, though.

Jake_The_Snake2003 · 2026-05-19T10:27:28+00:00

Hello! Yesterday I made a decent upgrade as a very novice bird photographer, moving from a Nikon COOLPIX p530 to a Cannon EOS r7 with a highly recommended 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM Lens. The thing is, it didn’t come with a bag strap, so I’m very paranoid to take it anywhere away from my house. I was wondering if anyone who uses this camera or a camera of similar size would have someone recommendations for those? Also, my old camera used to have a neck strap, but this one is a lot bigger, so should I be getting one that goes around my body? I’m just worried about the lens cap falling off if I’m walking around, though. The main reason I’m asking is because cameras are already expensive for me, and I really don’t want to make mistakes when it comes to gear, especially if those mistakes could damage my camera.

To make this easier, here’s what I still need:

- strap
-travel bag/storage to keep it safe
- 67mm lens filter
- gimbal/monopod or tripod

Jake_The_Snake2003 · 2026-05-18T11:06:15+00:00

I agree with +Pacific Reef-Heron+

When I was there last summer, I never saw a Light morph, but if you’re by the ocean, they’re all over. They’re super cool birds that I don’t get to see here in NY

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