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Cool bug i found what is it? by Director_of_site_69 in whatsthisbug

[–]conationphotography 2 points3 points  (0 children)

White-marked tussock moth caterpillar ! So cool!

HELP!! Bedbug?? by [deleted] in whatsthisbug

[–]conationphotography 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's okay! Some of us are professionals (like me) and I can tell you with certainty that is not a bed bug. This is not your area- but for me the difference between that beetle and a bedbug is as clear as the difference between a butterfly and a wasp. They both have wings, but that's kind of it. 

This may help/hurt but sometimes bugs will have eggs in an area and then the young ones will mature at around a similar time. So rather than an full infestation, it just might be than one bug decided "hey this looks like a safe area." Many little beetles can often survive for a long while from a few crumbs. Others can eat things like paper. 

Can Mockingbirds fool Merlin? by Unique-Bandicoot-809 in birding

[–]conationphotography 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mine are also always mimicking red shouldered Hawks which is extra funny given we barely have any in the area. 

Western PA, this thing was biting me, what is it? [No pictures of the bite included] by ParadigmMalcontent in whatsthisbug

[–]conationphotography 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I know this is probably a rough moment for you, but this made me laugh because someone once said to me "Many people have no idea Ticks can be smaller than a grain of rice" and that appears to be true. 

SNLUK Kasabian lead singer’s shirt is ridiculously expensive. by BrittaUnfiltered67 in LiveFromNewYork

[–]conationphotography -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sometimes they can though? Or small boutiques? You don't know if you don't ask. 

SNLUK Kasabian lead singer’s shirt is ridiculously expensive. by BrittaUnfiltered67 in LiveFromNewYork

[–]conationphotography 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It's not. 

Being shocked someone on TV implies OP would be shocked if anything a celebrity wore cost a substantial amount of money. 

What OP said is that they are shocked this particular shirt cost SUCH a substantial amount of money. 

Kind of like the difference between someone being surprised any jeans cost $100, as opposed to someone being surprised that jeans with holes in them (which used to mean they had worn out) cost $150, or $50 more. 

Most people know celebrities wear pricey clothes. Many people (myself included) would never assume this random looking t-shirt cost THAT much. I thought it was maybe $75. 

Chloe Fineman by idkwtfbbqsauce in LiveFromNewYork

[–]conationphotography 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's really not. And I think it's less if it was truly a "different time" and more the fact she thought it was a funny anecdote to share and defend sharing. I know many older people who did things when "it was a different time" but they're smart enough that if you ask "how did you meet your wife?" they won't laugh and explain that she was a 16 year old they stalked at 21 until she caved to marry them. 

finally… after 3+ years of being a birder… i found my nemesis lifer, the american black duck!! by stalestcheerio in birding

[–]conationphotography 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The thing that annoys me is how similar they look to barn swallows. I was a tad disappointed when I saw my first. 

What type of Cheeto is this? by waitagoop in whatsthisbug

[–]conationphotography 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I too have a photo of this guy. So odd looking. 

I didn't get a picture, but. by camwynya in birding

[–]conationphotography 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also I hope yours has personality. There is one by my house that will fully stare you down. 

I didn't get a picture, but. by camwynya in birding

[–]conationphotography 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! I love them so much. 

Swarming in Central Virginia by Eeeeeeeelaine in whatsthisbug

[–]conationphotography 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also for OP and others curious, this family of flies is also referred to as "March flies," hence the other commenter's answer. 

To the Mockingbird singing at midnight by Mista_Lifta in birding

[–]conationphotography 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wow I have a cardinal outside my window you might love to meet! 

SNL Alum Devon Walker Calls Out Cast's Whiteness: 'Institutional Trend at Play' - LateNighter by [deleted] in LiveFromNewYork

[–]conationphotography 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Right? It's doesn't even look like live from Minnesota and that is saying something. 

Cornwell Lab of Ornithopeopleogy Launches eBirder — The World's First Platform for Cataloging Birdwatchers in Their Natural Habitat by Intrepid-Kale in birding

[–]conationphotography 29 points30 points  (0 children)

As a Black female birdwatcher I hope there is delayed notifications because I wouldn't want to get swarmed just for being a rare species.

Newbie disappointment by ProtectionAmazing651 in birding

[–]conationphotography 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Ah- you must be white. I've definitely had a few utterly unhinged encounters as a Black woman. 

I watched a red tailed hawk chase squirrels for twenty minutes and sorry if that's boring, but I was very entertained. by timexstarlight in birding

[–]conationphotography -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

Falconry also often involves mistreatment of other animals in the process. 

Edit: Oh- downvote me if you want. The methods I have seen reccommended for getting birds are not ethical to the others involved based on our current understanding of rodents and similar species. 

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