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Title: For the birds
Post by: Icarus on September 07, 2020, 04:56:15 AM
If any of you are interested in birds, here is a useful site that tracks migration patterns and more.  This a program created by Cornell University, one of the worlds most prestigious ornithology labs.

https://birdcast.info/
Title: Re: For the birds
Post by: Recusant on September 07, 2020, 08:10:57 AM
It's an active time of year for bird migrations in North America. Interesting site, thank you for posting it, Icarus.  :)
Title: Re: For the birds
Post by: Icarus on September 28, 2020, 07:12:33 AM
Some birds are smarter than others.https://www.statnews.com/2020/09/24/crows-possess-higher-intelligence-long-thought-primarily-human/?utm_source=pocket-newtab
Title: Re: For the birds
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on September 29, 2020, 03:08:03 PM
I think buzzards in Texas are getting dumber.  I never used to have to worry about hitting one while they feasted on roadkill.  In the past few years I've hit two of them.  The idiots fly right in front of the car.  Now I slow down when I see them feasting. I've had a number of near misses.  Either they are slower or stupider.  Maybe it's the heat.
Title: Re: For the birds
Post by: Randy on September 29, 2020, 04:00:13 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on September 29, 2020, 03:08:03 PM
I think buzzards in Texas are getting dumber.  I never used to have to worry about hitting one while they feasted on roadkill.  In the past few years I've hit two of them.  The idiots fly right in front of the car.  Now I slow down when I see them feasting. I've had a number of near misses.  Either they are slower or stupider.  Maybe it's the heat.
Have they damaged the car in any way?
Title: Re: For the birds
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 29, 2020, 10:39:42 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on September 29, 2020, 03:08:03 PM
I think buzzards in Texas are getting dumber.  I never used to have to worry about hitting one while they feasted on roadkill.  In the past few years I've hit two of them.  The idiots fly right in front of the car.  Now I slow down when I see them feasting. I've had a number of near misses.  Either they are slower or stupider.  Maybe it's the heat.

The other day I almost ran over a pigeon. It was just standing there, looking at my car closing in with its large googly eyes and didn't budge until the last second. It was standing in the middle of the lane so I couldn't swerve to avoid it.   

Ok, maybe I imagined the googly eyes...but it was still a strange pigeon.

It was probably sleep-deprived and hence a little slow. We had strong winds and lots of rain the night before. 
Title: Re: For the birds
Post by: No one on September 30, 2020, 03:47:19 AM
It was just a daredevil.
Title: Re: For the birds
Post by: MarcusA on April 25, 2023, 02:20:42 AM
a coupla crows
saunter around the corner -
suspect gangsters
Title: Re: For the birds
Post by: MarcusA on April 25, 2023, 08:51:16 PM
Birds are the descendants of the Dinosaurs, and they are primitive little buggers.
Title: Re: For the birds
Post by: billy rubin on April 25, 2023, 09:34:44 PM
came home and the chickens were burying themselves in dust.

not a joy i share but they seemed to be having a good time
Title: Re: For the birds
Post by: MarcusA on April 25, 2023, 10:17:32 PM
So T-Rex probably tasted like KFC.
Title: Re: For the birds
Post by: MarcusA on April 26, 2023, 12:48:17 AM
Did anyone else hear that scientists are thinking of bringing Dodos back to life?
Fair dinkum, they're serious now.
Title: Re: For the birds
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on April 26, 2023, 10:24:16 AM
Quote from: MarcusA on April 25, 2023, 10:17:32 PMSo T-Rex probably tasted like KFC.

No, they'd probably taste more like chicken.
Title: Re: For the birds
Post by: Tank on April 26, 2023, 10:53:07 AM
:rofl:
Title: Re: For the birds
Post by: No one on April 26, 2023, 11:40:51 AM
(https://www.trackie.com/track-and-field/img/layout/icon_quote.jpg)MarcusA:
Did anyone else hear that scientists are thinking of bringing Dodos back to life?
Fair dinkum, they're serious now.



I try not to swallow any of the raven madness of the interwebs, or parrot what the flock chirps out. I not a fan of eating crow.
Title: Re: For the birds
Post by: billy rubin on April 26, 2023, 03:37:35 PM
there was a chinese restaurant i recall that cooked seagull for its employee's lunch

the health depRtmenr did not approve
Title: Re: For the birds
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 26, 2023, 04:10:14 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding. on April 26, 2023, 10:24:16 AM
Quote from: MarcusA on April 25, 2023, 10:17:32 PMSo T-Rex probably tasted like KFC.

No, they'd probably taste more like chicken.

Indeed!  :snicker:
Title: Re: For the birds
Post by: billy rubin on April 26, 2023, 05:12:31 PM
i would siggest snake
Title: Re: For the birds
Post by: Tank on April 26, 2023, 06:41:21 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on April 26, 2023, 05:12:31 PMi would siggest snake

Any particular reason?
Title: Re: For the birds
Post by: billy rubin on April 26, 2023, 07:06:36 PM
well ive never eaten lizard, but i have eaten snake, which tasted like drier version of frog. pretty distinct from chicken. and im guessing T rex would taste like lizard.

but maybe not. i cant remember the last time i ate chicken so my opinion isnt really worth much, probably
Title: Re: For the birds
Post by: billy rubin on April 26, 2023, 07:08:19 PM
on this subject i think i have a picture of my youngest son eating worms somewhere.

perhaps i could contribute that
Title: Re: For the birds
Post by: Tank on April 26, 2023, 07:16:37 PM
T Rex was more avian than reptilian and is on the direct evolutionary line to birds. So I think 'tastes like chicken' is probably more likely than snake. Given it was a active hunter it could well have been more pheasant like?
Title: Re: For the birds
Post by: billy rubin on April 26, 2023, 11:11:44 PM
that would be my preference. i do not recall the snake being very tasty.
Title: Re: For the birds
Post by: Tank on April 27, 2023, 08:21:24 AM
The only reptile meat I have eaten is crocodile. Fairly bland.
Title: Re: For the birds
Post by: MarcusA on April 27, 2023, 06:59:26 PM
Apparently, Dodos were bad eating.