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[CreekSide]

Noticed a big old oak tree fell over some iron wood trees. Now they're over top of the creek trail.
I'm not going to be cutting them, looks like a kill me type of mess.

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Let nature do it

 

[pepperj]

Let nature do it

It's on a portage trail, fisherman, dog walkers, and sightseeing folks going down to the mill ruins.
Another tree is over the trail further on, the whole root ball went with it.
These oaks are 100s of yrs old and well past their prime.
Hate see some kid messing with it and get hurt.
Probably make a call in the morning.

 

[Gare]

Evening EVERYONE !!!

 

[oldmxrat]

Extended pole with a fish net to catch them.

I did that with the first couple of them, but they're nearly impossible to net 16 feet up. I have 4 roll up shop doors and the tracks are where the hummers like to hang out once they're in there.

 

[pepperj]

I did that with the first couple of them, but they're nearly impossible to net 16 feet up. I have 4 roll up shop doors and the tracks are where the hummers like to hang out once they're in there.

It certainly sucks to be the smallest in the food chain.

Hummingbirds fear and are prey to small predatory birds like Sharp-shinned Hawks, American Kestrels, Merlins, and Loggerhead Shrikes, as well as larger, territorial birds such as Blue Jays and Crows, which can attack and kill them, or their young. Additionally, some large spiders and aggressive insects like robber flies can also pose a threat by ambushing hummingbirds.

Small Predatory Birds
Sharp-shinned Hawks: and Cooper's Hawks: These small hawks are built for speed and agility and frequently target hummingbirds.
American Kestrels: and Merlins: These falcons are also efficient predators that can catch hummingbirds on the wing.
Loggerhead Shrikes: These birds are known to hunt and kill hummingbirds.
Larger, Aggressive Songbirds
Blue Jays and Crows: While not predators in the same way as hawks, these larger songbirds are territorial and can kill hummingbirds or raid their nests for eggs and chicks.
Woodpeckers: Some hummingbirds are known to be scared away by aggressive woodpeckers.
Insects and Spiders
Spiders: Larger spider webs can trap and kill small hummingbirds.
Robber Flies and Dragonflies: These predatory insects can ambush hummingbirds and kill them in flight.

 

[newnan man]

Good morning to everyone.

Big thunderstorms yesterday. Lot's of lightning, thunder & rain. We needed it. Ol Murray knew it was coming so he eased in and napped through the whole thing.

 

[ARC]

G morn T Crew.

 

[Gulf Coast Pirate]

Have a great Friday eveyone!

 

[robertk]

Good morning everyone. Happy Friday.

The hot, dry weather continues. The wildlife have been coming up looking for food and water more lately. We're seeing the doves at the feeders more often (they're normally ground feeders). I never realized they have light blue rings around their eyes.

 

[Gare]

Morning everyone

 

[Gare]

Great pictures RobertK Must have zoomed way in

 

[ToddsPoint]

Good morning!☕️

 

[pepperj]

Morning everyone

 

[Gare]

In case you did not know I LOVED THE BEACH BOYS !!!

 

[CreekSide]

Good morning everyone. Happy Friday.

The hot, dry weather continues. The wildlife have been coming up looking for food and water more lately. We're seeing the doves at the feeders more often (they're normally ground feeders). I never realized they have light blue rings around their eyes.
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Amazing crisp picture's

 

[CreekSide]

Good morning
Have a Good Friday
Back to work for me

 

[CreekSide]

Weather just said heavy rains over the weekend. We could use a little flood to wash out some artifacts

 

[releventchair]

Mornin all.
Friday it is.

 

[oldmxrat]

Good morning

 

[oldmxrat]

I'll be offline for a few days. Heading to Dixon, CA today for a funeral and then on to the coast to do some camping and fishing for Rockfish for a few days. Just have to hook up the Samurai behind the RV and we're off.
Take care everybody!