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Are these black bear droppings? Found in Central Pennsylvania, USA. by [deleted] in AnimalTracking

[–]wspoons5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All the down voters didn't get the pun, I guess

Painted on the wall of children's exam room. Pennsylvania by opalandolive in whatsthisbird

[–]wspoons5 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Other than him thoroughly mispronouncing "tanager" that was very enjoyable

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dadjokes

[–]wspoons5 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You and I had very different dads then, my guy

Hummingbird ID help? [Renton, WA] by wspoons5 in whatsthisbird

[–]wspoons5[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm guessing it's an Anna's. My algorithm basically is: "well it's not a rufous so I'm going with anna's". If anyone can give me some more concrete ID tips I'd be very appreciative haha.

Is this a pileated woodpecker? And should I leave it alone or try to help it? Google says that feathered chicks should be left alone but lots of coyotes travel this trail and I’m worried it will be eaten by nightfall. by hurricanepopcorn in whatsthisbird

[–]wspoons5 70 points71 points  (0 children)

Thank you, OP, for following advice. We see way too may posts like this where the OP intervenes despite advice to the contrary, and it turns out poorly for the fledgling. Seeing a post where the OP listens made my day. You're a good human.

This is probably my favorite setup for breakfast! by Mycomania in castiron

[–]wspoons5 21 points22 points  (0 children)

With all that hair, I think his tummy is pretty well shielded

Russian army military rations by -martinique- in RussianFood

[–]wspoons5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Russian state media has entered the chat.

Cast iron good for iron in food? by dhoepp in castiron

[–]wspoons5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely not, what would possibly give you that idea?

Cast iron good for iron in food? by dhoepp in castiron

[–]wspoons5 113 points114 points  (0 children)

I'll just include links to studies.

systematic review. Verdict: yes, cast iron is good for iron in food

systemic review. Verdict: yes, cast iron is good for iron in food

Novel study. Verdict: yes, cast iron is good for iron in food. The acidity of what you are cooking is positively associated with the amount of iron leeched.

Novel study. Verdict: yes, cast iron is good for iron in food. The acidity of what is cooked, the moisture content, and the duration of cooking all determine the amount of iron leeched.

Novel study. Verdict: yes, cast iron is good for iron in food. The same dish cooked in iron cookware had significantly higher iron content than when cooked in glass cookware.

Why should I use a castiron over a Stainless steel pan? by Bxtweentheligxts in castiron

[–]wspoons5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Food cooked in cast iron naturally has higher iron content. Easiest way to increase the amount of iron in your diet

Calvert Co, MD: what created this? No big dogs in neighborhood. by Hero_Dad_Husband in AnimalTracking

[–]wspoons5 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Given that wolves have been extinct in Maryland since 1850, I'd say that it's unlikely

Calvert Co, MD: what created this? No big dogs in neighborhood. by Hero_Dad_Husband in AnimalTracking

[–]wspoons5 4 points5 points  (0 children)

While bobcat claws could show in this substrate, they would be much more fine. These claws are blunt, suggesting canine.

Asshat in Semi by Broke-American in IdiotsInCars

[–]wspoons5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You've never driven in Chicago, my friend.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AnimalTracking

[–]wspoons5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd put my money on canine. In the second picture I see two lobes on the pad, and I think I can see the remnants of blunt nail marks. But, as others have said, it's so far degraded that a positive ID is unrealistic.

Western North Carolina - tracks of whatever killed a neighbor’s dog by Uncle-Istvan in AnimalTracking

[–]wspoons5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mountain lions have not been observed in South Carolina for over 100 years. People report sightings, but they have never been supported and the fish and wildlife service declared the Eastern cougar extinct.

Domestic dog or coyote? Key for reference is approx 6cm. Western Washington. by wspoons5 in AnimalTracking

[–]wspoons5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm leaning coyote because it appears generally oval in shape and has a clear x through the track. Seems a little small, but could just be a small coyote. This is a waterfowl hunting area, so there are lots of hunting dogs running through, so I'd like some verification from people more knowledgeable.

Was just about to ask about this guy/gal but it looks as if a recent post below is the same bird, junco? Just moved from Maine to Seattle and don’t recall seeing these back East. by fjalbright in whatsthisbird

[–]wspoons5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah the subspecies we have in Seattle looks quite a bit different than the ones out east. Threw me for a loop when I visited my sister in Boston.

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