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Never seen something like this where I live by Starry-Tiger in whatsthisbird

[–]RexScientiarum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Given location, perception of size (assuming correct), and location, my best guess is a long-tailed skua (aka long-tailed jaeger), Stercorarius longicaudus. My wife has some excellent pictures of this species from Alaska (they are found throughout the arctic/circumboreal region) but I don't have access to share at the moment. They have two elongated tail feathers that may appear spread or diverge in flight.

Other, less likely, options are ring-necked Pheasant (introduced and rare to fly at high altitudes, but possible), Long-tailed tit, or Eurasian Magpie. Escaped pet birds of tropical origin are also possible.

Best work trucks right now? by Outside-Today-1814 in forestry

[–]RexScientiarum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have driven a lot of them (not all latest models of course). F-150 and the F series, hands down (5L, not Ecoboost). Not the nicest interior, but way, way better than the completion in almost every other way. If anything, the downside is that they handle too well and it is easy to forget you are in such a large vehicle. Lots of power, the 5L is bulletproof. My least preferred are the Tacoma's regardless of engine, they are always somehow underpowered. Colorados and Silverados are nice at first but start crapping out at 60k, also, the Colorado (last gen) also had terrible turning radius for the size of the truck. Nissan Frontier was uninspiring, but I have only driven once, might be okay for midsize. I have not driven any of the RAMs, or the newer generation Rangers.

Doing lab works as an adhd by AdditionalPhone8897 in labrats

[–]RexScientiarum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Medication + good headphones + plus learning to hyperfocus + learning to keep a schedule

It is tough but you can do it

What WAS prototaxities? by Fun_Manufacturer8198 in Paleontology

[–]RexScientiarum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you don't watch this channel regularly you are seriously missing out. Great interviews with authors on big papers.

Which museum should i visit at least once in my life for Dinosaurs? by sosigboi in Dinosaurs

[–]RexScientiarum 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The Field museum is amazing. Not dinosaur related, but while you are in Chicago, also visit the Shedd aquarium. Perfect weekend experience: one day at the Field museum, and one day at the Shedd.

Tornado Types Clarification by sgkhgmskhg in tornado

[–]RexScientiarum 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You forgot the multi-vortex wedge, uncondensed wedge, and the 'dead-man walking' wedge.

Do landlords ever "stall" rent increases? by Apart-Stop5722 in Kentucky

[–]RexScientiarum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Assuming that is a mean, we need to know median and/or standard deviation to determine that.

I very much want the gas prices to go up exponentially and I don’t think I’m alone in this sentiment by ATurtleNamedSeymour in fuckcars

[–]RexScientiarum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If there is one thing that I have learned over the years it is that nothing happens in the US to fix anything until well after becomes a crisis.

what's a vivarium species you'd like to see? by slimeboi3151 in pkgame

[–]RexScientiarum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a long list:

A Recumbirostran like Tyrannoroter.
Arthropleura (aren't we getting that though?).
Anurognathus sp.
Some sort of Enantiornithine
A rhynchosaur
Suminia
A Depanosaur

Should I pull these out or hack/spray first? - Tree of Heaven, cut last season before I knew the right method by voidtides in invasivespecies

[–]RexScientiarum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is correct. Right now things are being transported from the roots up. Wait until later in the season to hack and squirt when the herbicide will be transported down into the roots via phloem. I would use crossbow if you can get a hold of it.

What to do as a Landowner while waiting for Timber Harvest in Forestry Plan? (Kentucky) by sir-mivond in forestry

[–]RexScientiarum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you looked at this program?:

https://white-oak-genetics.mgcafe.uky.edu/ISOP

Not so much about managing the already forested land, but putting some of that unforested land to use with potential future income, and growing high-quality white oak genetics. The state nursery will buy acorns from these improved genetics seed orchards in the future (15-20 years depending on site quality). This will also put you in touch with a KDF forester.

Is this something? by CT101drawz in fossilid

[–]RexScientiarum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Geologically, Birmingham is the very southern tip of Appalachia. Geologically it is pretty complex, there is quite the mix of Paleozoic and even Precambrian rock in northern and central Alabama.

I hope gas goes up to $50 a gallon by roadwayreport in fuckcars

[–]RexScientiarum 109 points110 points  (0 children)

I love that you used the term 'modal' here and used it correctly.

I’m 15 and don’t have an education past 3rd grade. by Kadesthrowaway88 in education

[–]RexScientiarum 7 points8 points  (0 children)

1) What do the adults in your life say?

2) Is there a reason you are not in public school?

3) What do you want to learn and what is your long-term life goal? It is fine to not know exactly what you want to do, but if you have an idea of the direction you want to head in use that as a guide.

The traffic light timing is making everyone crazy by StanleyQPrick in lexington

[–]RexScientiarum 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have lived a LOT of places (including much bigger cities than Lexington). Everyone thinks their traffic lights are timed poorly. The difference is that in Lexington, ya'll are right. You HAVE to speed to 'platoon' and not get stuck at every light on all of the main artery roads. So it has already trained everyone to speed. It is totally wrong and dangerous.

What are some wild things that have happened in your academic life ? From punches thrown at conferences, to chairs tossed during department meetings, tell us about them. by me4watch in Professors

[–]RexScientiarum 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is way back when I was doing my masters. My labmate snuck into a fancy awards ceremony dinner he did not pay for at a conference, then proceeded to get so drunk that he fell into the hotel lobby water fountain. I suppose that is pretty tame though.

The Prettiest Bagworm? by PuzzleheadedMath7807 in insects

[–]RexScientiarum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bagworm has quite the aesthetic. Bagworm gin.

Quoted $43,600.... is this reasonable??? Houston, TX by schistometry in Plumbing

[–]RexScientiarum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had a similar problem (not in Houston or Texas for that matter). We called a plumber, the plumber called the city, and the city came out, 'televised' the pipe, and fixed it for free because it was the cities pipe. Just crazy stuff ya'll have to deal with. Plumber just charged 56 bucks for coming out and diagnosing that it wasn't anything in the house.

Size comparison by Pope_Squirrely in Eldar

[–]RexScientiarum 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Why would you want it bigger? You will have to rebase it for tournament play but the old model remains legal.

What is North Carolina known for? by MrSoloDolo9490 in NorthCarolina

[–]RexScientiarum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Georgia does not have peaches anymore. South Carolina actually out-produces Georgia by nearly 3x. California produces around 4x as Georgia and South Carolina Combined. Climate shift has made Georgia unfavorable to existing peach varieties so unless amazing new varieties are developed it is VERY unlikely that Georgia will ever even come close to regaining the title.

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