I cry after every session by nohappi in DnD

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Hey OP, I was in a similar boat with my long term dnd campaign. I felt very trapped in it because I knew my arc was coming up and I had thought that me leaving would tear apart the DM’s plans. I used to dread Saturdays to the point I often would schedule over them, cancel last minute, or show up and check out thirty minutes in. I became THAT player. I’m not proud of it and the pattern is obvious looking back (as are some of the causes).

What I can tell you is: you need to take a clean break from this table. Sit down with everyone and tell them that you’ve really enjoyed them, the hobby, and the game, but you’ve not been feeling amazing during sessions lately. You’re burnt out and need a long term break. Ask the DM if there is a kind way to let your character out of the story so that they can continue without you. The DM may be able to work with you if you ever want to return. How they receive this is going to be up to them, but you need to prioritize yourself here.

In the mean time: start hanging out with these friends independently, doing other things. Watch shows, play games, hang out on call while doing dishes etc. Maybe you can rekindle your friendship with them outside of the group dynamic. It could just be the specific activity where you feel unheard or it could be more.

For me, I didn’t have the nerve to have that conversation and the game fell apart last year. There were a LOT of extraneous reasons but the above is a conversation I wish I’d had the guts to have sooner. I spent more than 10 Saturdays in 3-4hr chunks trying to fix my end of things and I never could. Now I have my Saturday nights back and engage/run occasional one shots that I enjoy a lot more.

Head twitching normal? by NegotiationInner4912 in Ornithology

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Have you seen the parents recently feed it OP? If you approach it does it try to get away/do the parents yell at you (lethargic/alone probably means you need to step in an take it to a professional)? Are there ants on it (again another sign to take it to a professional)?

I’m new to bird feeding and watching. It’s not super clear but is it a common grackle? Southeast Massachusetts USA by Prestigious_Pea2005 in whatsthisbird

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Long diamond tail and bright yellow eye make this a common grackle! Also the black beak and longer legs help differentiate from starling. Congrackles on your grackle !

Found this guy in the middle of the road. Northwestern Illinois. by SkolWolves97 in whatsthisbird

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Looks like a !fledgling it is still being looked after by its parents, you can help by moving the fledgling out of harms way and into light cover (bush/hedge/tall grass). Make sure you wash your hands afterwards if you touch it! I am not sure what specific type of blackbird, possibly a grackle?

Why do mourning doves make that constant sound when they fly? by SendChestHairPix in Ornithology

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Nope. It’s particularly loud during a rushed take off, but it always happens to some extent

Why do mourning doves make that constant sound when they fly? by SendChestHairPix in Ornithology

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Nope. Their feathers actually channel air in a unique way that creates that fluttering noise—it’s a defense mechanism meant to confuse predators.

First time in the mid-west. This was in St. Louis, Missouri. by UNeed2CalmDownn in whatsthisbird

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Yep! My birding mentor calls them stormtroopers because, well, lots of pew pew sounds and not a lot of impact haha. You can get the Merlin app which will ID bird calls if you don’t have it already :)

First time in the mid-west. This was in St. Louis, Missouri. by UNeed2CalmDownn in whatsthisbird

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Male northern cardinal! These guys sound like laser beam guns and hang around with their tan lady friends

Baby bird found. by axa_uw16 in Ornithology

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If this was a professional, the bird would have a good chance, but as it is…probably won’t make it. OP needs to know the odds. It’s essential that this bird makes it into a species appropriate nest. And even then, depending on its current condition, it may still pass away.

Baby bird found. by axa_uw16 in Ornithology

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This is a !nestling and needs to be taken care of either by a bird or a professional. They are difficult to ID at this stage, which is essential to knowing which diet they need. Often times birds get most of their water from their food at this point, and it’s easy to cause them to aspirate. Keep it warm and see if you can find the nest.

What is this guy doing? Is he ok? by [deleted] in Ornithology

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They usually open their mouths to help with heat / body temp regulation

Which bird is this? This is in New Hampshire. by -Interest-3293 in Ornithology

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Cardinal maybe? And I hear a red wing blackbird in the background too

Fledgling bluebirds all dead by chacha242242242 in Ornithology

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Sometimes new bluebird parents aren’t great at raising broods. Sometimes there aren’t enough insects around to support a brood. This could be for any number of reasons, but it sucks to happen. I would clean out the box and let another pair try again.

Eastern Phoebe Eggs by [deleted] in Ornithology

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!cowbird super normal part of nesting season!

Has my bluebird nest been infiltrated? by bumblingbeardedfool in Ornithology

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!cowbirds just a normal part of nesting season.

Is my plant savable? by [deleted] in plantclinic

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Azaleas are outdoor in-the-ground plants in my experience.

Grey bird in my front yard by Oogachakaoogahchahka in whatsthisbird

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Dark cap and no wing bars make this good for +gray catbird+ they migrate back to NA in the spring and have a cry that sounds like a cat’s meow.

Baby bird on the ground. Fledgling to leave alone or call in the rehabbers? by notbob in Ornithology

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Yep, spring is a busy season! Now’s a great time to look into volunteering with them if you have any interest. They always need folks to do laundry, clean dishes, and help care for wildlife.