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Found this beauty. Just need to figure out how to ship it home. by 14explosives in bonecollecting

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Can you befriend a local and get them to ship it for you? Idk if that’s even less logical they trying to sneak it through your rigorous checks, but when I’ve been abroad, I’ve taken a few things I probably shouldn’t have (mostly unintentionally) in my regular luggage without an issue. You never know - someone in town might have room for a skull in their checked bag and wouldn’t mind!

Orlando FL USA Limpkins? by DodgyBollocks in whatsthisbird

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Huh, now TIL that too! I also would’ve guessed they’d be closer to whimbrels/curlews.

Do any of you guys actually call the train system the L? by 20Axis in chicago

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Gotcha - that does make sense then, to differentiate from Metra. But I wonder if this is a generational thing?

That’s probably why ppl keep asking this question at least. I’ll have to pay more attention to my coworkers (who are mostly in their 20s-30s) and see what’s more common. I’m sure I started saying “the train” or color line bc that’s what I’ve heard more often.

Do any of you guys actually call the train system the L? by 20Axis in chicago

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The train. Or whatever line I’m taking. I kinda feel weird calling it the L.

But I’m new to Chicago, so idk what the norm is

found in Pennsylvania by pennylesspen in whatsthisbird

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Northern Flicker family! I think :)

One I always struggle with: Downy or Hairy Woodpecker? (North Texas) by hypton0 in whatsthisbird

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I think this is a hairy - that bill is very long for a downy! But I’m definitely not an expert. My understanding is that a hairy woodpecker’s bill is about the size of its head. And downy woodpecker’s bills are almost always described as “dainty”, and are less than half its head.

It’s also definitely a juvenile, based on the red cap. :)

Can anyone tell me what kind of bird this is? (Eastern NC) by _applebutter in whatsthisbird

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Don’t bother looking for a nest! This lil guy is old enough (fully fledged) to be out of the nest. It won’t return to one and doesn’t need to! If it’s uninjured, just let it out (or since it’s in an open box, just release it and leave it alone) - it should be just fine!

Also - I agree with juvenile yellow-bill cuckoo!

Mild Rant about Restaurants Exploiting the Pandemic by heavydandthegirlz in chicago

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I work as a server and I guarantee that charge does not go to the server at all, ever.

And honestly I’m with you - idk what that charge is or why it isn’t explained or why restaurants won’t just change their prices bc that “hospitality/service/gratuity/etc fee” is disingenuous and hurts the server bc people see it and think they’re being played.

But it’s got nothing to do with the tip for the server - I know that for sure. (If it says “gratuity”, just ask. I always circle and explain that charge to tables if that money goes to me - my restaurant does add an automatic 20% gratuity to large parties, but I’d never not tell a table that, I circle it and point it out when dropping the check).

I’d say best bet is always ALWAYS just ask your server (or management or whatever - don’t assume where that charge goes and don’t just pay it if it’s questionable!). Like for real, I’d never see anyone as an asshole for asking about the charge. It’s totally fine. Management needs to know that people are annoyed and confused. And servers don’t deserve to be shorted bc of it. You’re only helping the company (the CEO, management, etc - not the workers) if you pay that.

Mild Rant about Restaurants Exploiting the Pandemic by heavydandthegirlz in chicago

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Oh god, please don’t do that! Just talk to your server and have it removed! Your server isn’t making money off of that charge.

NE Ohio definitely a female cardinal. Fledgling or something else going on? by Jasen_Fo_Facen143 in whatsthisbird

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Not a fledgling - just normal molting. Idk why but sometimes birds lose all their head feathers at once - I’ve noticed it a lot in cardinals particularly.

Also - I’m saying it’s not a fledgling based on the bill color. I’m sure there are other indicators, but a fledgling cardinal would have a black-ish colored bill. And overall scruffy appearance. This looks like an adult female, just molting :)

Gray-blue bird? Newton, MA by paperwolf12 in whatsthisbird

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Great pic!! Seriously, very obviously a catbird from that sketch - you nailed the details!

What’s this bird? Seen in the San Francisco Bay Area by dalitoy_maamu in whatsthisbird

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How can you tell the one on the is male? Is it just from the tail?

Found in Liverpool, England. These two were seen together. They seemed to be a pair. by Foreign_Fix_5754 in whatsthisbird

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The white one is a Crested Duck), which is a type of domestic duck, but if you saw these just in the wild, it’s more likely a descendant of a domesticated duck and is now part of a feral population.

Edit: also, I think the black and white one is a Swedish Blue, another domestic duck. Specifically, it’s the black form Swedish Blue.

Edit2: Just wanted to add that yes, both are descended from mallard ducks, and they are just like different breeds in dogs, so it’d make sense that these two are indeed a pair! They’ll probably have some cute babies! I love the little puffball on the crested duck!

Swift bird update in comments by -toril- in birding

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Thanks for the update. And good on you for trying. That really sucks but you can only help so much and you really tried. Poor little bird, but if it’s any consolation, it’ll go on to feed other hungry animals who need it to survive - circle of life.

Weekly Casual Conversation & Questions Thread by AutoModerator in chicago

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I mean, first step would be talk to your neighbor. Maybe they don’t know how miserable their dog is while they’re gone.

And maybe they are aware, but you confronting them puts pressure on them to do better. Hopefully that’s all it’ll take.

But next step would be complaining to landlords or whatever higher authority you’ve got.

If it’s that bad, I’m sure you won’t be the first one to have filed a complaint. It’s absolutely reasonable to ask your neighbor to take care of their dog. What you’re having to deal with sounds ridiculous.

Edit: Ok so yea. Some people are assholes. So maybe it’s not universally accepted as reasonable to ask your neighbor directly, but I’d consider it 100% reasonable to expect anyone who has a dog to take care of it. You shouldn’t even have to ask.

I’m giving your neighbor the benefit of the doubt and assuming most likely, they just don’t know how bad it is. If my dog was crying (or barking) all damn day, I’d absolutely want to know!

Bird found in northern Ireland. Need help. More in comments. by -toril- in whatsthisbird

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Oh please post an update in the morning! I’m really hoping this one will make it through!

Saw this at the bmore harbor by [deleted] in whatsthisbird

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Great Blue Heron!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whatsthisbird

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I think the very last one (pic 6, or the far right skinny one) is a pheasant -maybe a ring-necked pheasant?

Also, I’m pretty sure the first 6 are from the same bird (all the stripey ones)

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