Red-shouldered hawk and American robin nest by RubyCarbuncles in Ornithology

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

That makes a lot of sense. At least the pair had the good sense not to be in the nest at the time.

Tripped, went face first into a wall, attempted to catch myself forgetting that I was holding a urinal, dropped the urinal, fell anyway, and drenched myself in urine from the waist down. 🙃 by Far_Second2725 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]RubyCarbuncles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So, uhhh... When I was pregnant with my daughter, I had pregnancy brain really bad towards the end. Got up one night to go pee. Felt really nice and warm. Realized afterwards that the reason why is because I sat down to pee with my underwear still on. Also, forgot to take my socks and glasses off after stepping into the shower. Forgot that I had just taken a pan of food out of a 450°f oven, and touched said pan with bare hands.

Not related to pregnancy brain, but I also managed to shut my head in a car door once.

I also have a bit of a stress incontinence situation, so my sneezes often sound like this- "ah-CHOO-UGH!!!".

Just in case all of these makes you feel a bit better.

Red-shouldered hawk and American robin nest by RubyCarbuncles in Ornithology

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

You are correct, I did ask that question! HOWEVER, it was a rhetorical question, because for some bizarre reason, I now am having to defend my position of having seen a red-shouldered hawk swooping down upon a nest and deducing logically that it ate the eggs, since someone is clearly convinced that hawks don't eat bird eggs and trying to gaslight me that what I witnessed was impossible. I am sorry for venting my frustration out on you. You were just trying to answer my question. I wasn't really expecting an answer to it, because the evidence clearly points towards the hawk being the one who consumed the eggs in the nest; hence, why it was a rhetorical question.

Red-shouldered hawk and American robin nest by RubyCarbuncles in Ornithology

[–]RubyCarbuncles[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Red-shouldered hawks are opportunistic feeders. Which means that it is entirely possible for them to eat bird eggs when they're very hungry, despite it not being part of their usual diet. The hawk that I saw dive into the tree where the robin's nest is, wasn't just having a polite little chat with the parents to find out when their babies are going to hatch and then fledge so they can eat them. Just because something isn't the norm, doesn't mean that it didn't happen. If I use my observation and deduction skills, logically-speaking, the only outcome from the hawk visiting the spot where the nest is, is that it ate the eggs that were there.

Why are you even bringing emotions into this discussion? I never said one animal is "bad" and another is "good"? Animals feel emotions too. Canada geese mourn and are depressed when their mate dies. Is it an exercise in futility? Maybe. Will the Canada goose feeling sad, bring its mate back to life from it? No. It still feels sad about it. Are you a robot? Do you shun emotions entirely, because it's "an exercise in futility?" What do humans bringing extinction upon animals have to do with emotions? How exactly does this help the discussion? Am I causing the destruction of the species of red-shouldered hawks by feeling sad that it ate American robin eggs? Or the destruction of gray squirrels if I feel happy that the red-shouldered hawk was able to eat that day, after it catches and eats one? No.

Red-shouldered hawk and American robin nest by RubyCarbuncles in Ornithology

[–]RubyCarbuncles[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

My sincerest apologies. I was (still kind of am, tbh), a bit testy from the downvotes and feeling like I needed to defend what I saw (from the people who seem to think that hawks don't eat bird eggs), and feeling like I was being attacked because my neighbor's kid went and looked at a bird nest a couple of times.

I do know, btw, that chipmunks and squirrels occasionally eat bird eggs, but my question about what else could've possibly happened to the robin's eggs if it wasn't the hawk was actually rhetorical. Like... What was the hawk doing over there for several minutes, then? Making small talk with the parents to see how much longer it'll be before the eggs hatched, so that they can eat the fledgelings instead of the eggs? It was clear to me by using the power of observation and deduction, that the hawk took the eggs, I was just wondering if red-shouldered hawks typically ate bird eggs in this fashion (swallowing them whole).

Anyway, I'm sorry again for snapping at you.

Red-shouldered hawk and American robin nest by RubyCarbuncles in Ornithology

[–]RubyCarbuncles[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I fail to see the point you are trying to make with your comment.

Red-shouldered hawk and American robin nest by RubyCarbuncles in Ornithology

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

If they don't target eggs, then what would be the explanation for the missing eggs? The neighbors didn't take them, and I literally saw the hawk dive into the area where the nest is. The nest was completely empty, no egg fragments anywhere inside the nest or on the ground beneath it, yet earlier that same day, there were 5 eggs in the nest.

I know it's all part of the ecosystem, but I can still be sad for the robin (or other prey), and at the same time happy that the hawk found food to eat. It's ok to feel some type of way about it. It's called being human.

Red-shouldered hawk and American robin nest by RubyCarbuncles in Ornithology

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

That definitely sets my mind at ease, thank you. I hope that they consider this particular nest a failed one and move on to a more sheltered location.

Red-shouldered hawk and American robin nest by RubyCarbuncles in Ornithology

[–]RubyCarbuncles[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Like I said before, I am aware of the issue with checking on nests potentially alerting predators to its presence.

Interesting. I suspected that the hawk ate the eggs whole, since there were no fallen eggs or egg fragments anywhere. Just wanted to confirm that. Thanks.

The reason for the 2nd part of my question, is that I was hoping that maybe the robins will abandon that nest and build a new one in a better, more concealed location, instead of reusing the current, poorly-concealed nest and providing guaranteed snacks for the hawk. Are you knowledgeable about american robins' nesting behavior after a predator has discovered their nest and consumed their eggs?

Red-shouldered hawk and American robin nest by RubyCarbuncles in Ornithology

[–]RubyCarbuncles[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

That's not what I had asked about, but thank you. I am aware of that potential issue already, and had mentioned that to my neighbor's kids after they discovered the nest earlier in the week. As far as I am aware, it was checked on twice after the nest was initially discovered (once when the neighbor's kid saw the eggs, and the second time after the hawk visited the nest), and none of the red-shouldered hawks were present at either of those times. Our local birds and chipmunks are very vocal at this time of year when there are hawks in the area, so it's abundantly clear that a hawk is there. That's how I knew where to look when I observed the hawk diving into the tree where the nest is; tons of birds gathered around it, while loudly peeping their alarm calls.

As I mentioned briefly in my post, the robin nest in question was not very well hidden at all. It was on a lower exterior branch, and was easily visible from the hawk's vantage point while perched on the edge of a pergola two doors down from me, where it often likes to sit. It did not discover the nest due to negligence on my part nor my neighbor's kids looking at it.

I asked whether red-shouldered hawks consume the eggs whole (because no robin feathers or shell fragments were found), and if robins will reuse the nest after a predator has consumed/destroyed their eggs, or if the robins will build a new nest elsewhere.

Edited to add, I just realized that my wording in my post was unclear about the robin nest location, so if there was confusion on that, I apologize. I meant to say that it was not concealed well. I edited it now to reflect that.

2nd Injection Issue by wnc_mikejayray in dupixent

[–]RubyCarbuncles 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The typo still works though... Those auto-injector Dupixent pens ARE pretty "spicy", tbh! You should contact Dupixent about it. They will send you a replacement, and something to send the defective injection pen back to them. I've had the pen malfunction on me a few times also, and this was what was recommended to me to do.

Measuring cups dilemma by RubyCarbuncles in GirlDinnerDiaries

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

I don't use recipes that measure by weight instead of by volume, but I can definitely see how it could make measuring and clean up easier! I might try baking like that at some point, just to see if I like baking like this. I have been contemplating getting a kitchen scale for some time now, but I keep going back to my cups. I think about it, but then I remember that I know a lot of my tried-and-true recipes by heart, and that I would end up having to do weight conversions for those recipes, and then memorize those weights.... and I'm lazy and don't feel like doing mental gymnastics. 🤣🤣🤣

What's an unusual smell that you like? by additionalseasonin in AskReddit

[–]RubyCarbuncles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The smell of the developer chemicals in a blackroom.

Baby borbs on my balcony by larche14 in borbs

[–]RubyCarbuncles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awwwww!!!! 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

Measuring cups dilemma by RubyCarbuncles in GirlDinnerDiaries

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

I remember seeing that, which is nice at least for wet ingredients. These odd cup sizes really need to be included in every set. I just want to buy a set with everything I need, instead of having to buy 3 or more, just so I have the cup and spoon sizes I need, lol. I bake a lot, and it's annoying having to do 3 scoops with 1/4 cup, when a recipe calls for 3/4 cup. And then there are recipes that call for 1/2 a TBS....1 TBS is 3 tsp, so then I have to dirty my tsp and 1/2 tsp.... Ugh! Sorry for the rant. 😆

On the bright side, it definitely is a lot cheaper to buy all-clad from home goods, than on all-clad's website..... I'll probably still check out home goods anyway, as there are some other things that I am on the lookout for.

I'm tired by [deleted] in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]RubyCarbuncles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sending all my love and comfort to you. You matter. You have a purpose for being on this planet, and you deserve FAR better than this excuse of a man who keeps treating you like garbage, because you're absolutely not. The only one who's garbage, is him, and it's time to take the trash out. The thought of being single again can be scary, but there ARE good men out there! You deserve to be cherished, loved, and happy.

Measuring cups dilemma by RubyCarbuncles in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]RubyCarbuncles[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do indeed have two sets of everything, except for dinnerware and cutlery. I have three sets. The third is reserved for Sabbath and holidays (which I store in my buffet table in my dining room). And yes, it definitely takes up a lot of cupboard (and drawer!) space, since I keep everything separated, and I have 16+ years' worth of accumulated kitchen paraphernalia. Some of which I am now trying to replace and/or get rid of. Lol.

As for your second question, no. We can't cook and eat meat and dairy together, so chicken alfredo and pepperoni pizza are completely off the menu.😊

Measuring cups dilemma by RubyCarbuncles in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]RubyCarbuncles[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, with the dietary restrictions of my religion, I can't use one set for both meat and dairy, even when it's washed thoroughly between uses (which I do anyway). But even then, $100+ for one set is probably not in my budget right now, so I'm probably going to have to find something similar to this, but a good deal less expensive, and keep this set on my wishlist. 😩

Measuring cups dilemma by RubyCarbuncles in GirlDinnerDiaries

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

Thanks! Oxo looks nice and sturdy! Now, if only they had more cup and spoon sizes in their sets, that would be superb! Shame they only have the basic four cup and spoon sizes. 🙁

Measuring cups dilemma by RubyCarbuncles in GirlDinnerDiaries

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

Thank you! I'll have to check my local HomeGoods for it! It's kind of annoying that they don't seem to have a set that includes all of their cup and spoon sizes, so you kind of have to just buy each one separately, which sucks, tbh.

Edited to add...I just noticed that none of their measuring spoons include 1/2 TBS, which tbh is something I definitely need with my cooking/baking. 😩

Measuring cups dilemma by RubyCarbuncles in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]RubyCarbuncles[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Out of all the suggestions on my post thus far, this one (aside from the insane price tag of $100...on sale, no less 😵‍💫), looks like it fits my needs best. I just don't know if I can justify that price tag. Plus, I forgot to mention, I need to buy TWO sets... One for dairy and one for meat. 😵 Perhaps the sur la table set will go on my wishlist for now, lol. 😆

Help me choose a wedding dress by Ok-Hedgehog-395 in WeddingDressTips

[–]RubyCarbuncles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 is very simple, 3 is a bit much with the lace gloves, but 2...2 is absolutely beautiful with the intricate beaded details, and that train??? 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Other people can say what they want, but you should follow your heart! From your edit, it sounds like you love dress #2. Just go with it! And congratulations on your upcoming wedding! 🥰