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Anne O'Mally
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Help the Birds and Animals in this HEAT!!!! Bees and Butterflies too!
i'm reading in other threads about birds dying, and i want to ask GLP'ers to do one tiny thing.

please, it is a simple thing that can help and/or save them.

PUT WATER OUT! please try to put the water in the shade and give it enough space from home that the wild ones feel comfortable.

edit to add butterfly advice at top of thread:

Just finished putting out "banana goop" and made a mud pie.

Re: Banana goop. Don't throw away ripe banana's. Peel them and place them inside a plastic bag. Smash them, but leave a few chunks. Scoop out the banana's and smear them on the trunk of a tree. You will not believe the butterflies, bees and hummingbirds that will flock to this delicious and easily digested "nectar." Sure, the ants will come, but they clean up after the other creatures.

Re: Mud pie. Scoop up a mound of soil and wet it. Spread it out like a pie. Butterflies love a wet mud pie on a hot day. You might want to do this at the far corner of the yard. You can also do it with sand. Just keep it moist, and the little creatures will land and cool "their jets" before take off.

Thanks to everyone who has given them water, food and a safe place to hide from predators.
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edit to add:

Good thread!!! Thank you to all of the Animal lovers!!!

I leave trays of water out every day, and I use a big round metal fire pit tray as a watering trough. The Animals LOVE it! The Raccoons come at night to use it, as well as a couple of Opossums, and even the occasional Owl. During the day, Squirrels, Lizards, all kinds of Birds and any other stray animals use it to quench their thirst.

Insects need water too, and we make sure that there is plenty around for them too. We even make sure the Slugs stay moist and watered.

We get lots of Butterflies, and we give them sugar water. For some odd reason, Butterflies are attracted to me, and I have many times fed them sugar water from my hands. It is sooo cute seeing them unfurl and stick out their straw like tongue to suck the water, then fly off once they get their fill.

There is a Yellow Jacket Wasp that comes almost every time I change the water. He buzzes around me all curious, but has never stung me. He must realize somehow that I am the person who provides clean water, so he leaves me alone, then as soon as I am done, he swoops down for a drink. Even the smallest of Animals and Insects are fun to watch, and knowing that I am helping them out makes me feel good. I even make sure to rescue any insects who get caught in the water.

Instead of throwing away old fruit, I throw it in the yard, and it is always gone. The wildlife appreciate it.


I am happy to know that there are others who cares for even the smallest of creatures!
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no we need natural selection to kill off those who cant survive without help
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no we need natural selection to kill off those who cant survive without help
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that's sad. :( it's just wee birdies. kindness to those who cannot help themselves is a virtue. who is responsible for these anomalies, raging storms, drought...? a little tub of water for critters is the least we can do.

also think about insects and bees...don't we already have enough of a bee issue?
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no we need natural selection to kill off those who cant survive without help
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that's sad. :( it's just wee birdies. kindness to those who cannot help themselves is a virtue. who is responsible for these anomalies, raging storms, drought...? a little tub of water for critters is the least we can do.

also think about insects and bees...don't we already have enough of a bee issue?
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if we artificially support a species its going to have serious ramifications later on down the road.
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And don't walk your dog on hot pavement or sidewalks. Your pets don't wear shoes!
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I just got a 350 dollar water bill, fuck those birds let em drop, every man for themself or birdie lol
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Yeah, birdbaths and similar vessels are prime habitat that mosquitoes need for breeding also, so you end up helping the poor little bloodsuckers too!
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i'm reading in other threads about birds dying, and i want to ask GLP'ers to do one tiny thing.

please, it is a simple thing that can help and/or save them.

PUT WATER OUT! please try to put the water in the shade and give it enough space from home that the wild ones feel comfortable.
 Quoting: Anne O'Mally


Love to you, Anne. You're a wonderful person.

Freese ice blocks in orange juice cartons. Pop them out in shallow containers. They'll melt slowly and provide cold water for hours.

I bought 3 angel food cake pans at a thrift store. I drove a stake down inside the tube part so they don't tip over. The little birds land on the rim of the pans and drink their fill.

Don't forget food. Rye bread and other high calorie items. They need salt, so buy the salted sunflower seeds.

Hey! Bird haters, without the birds, certain species of plants would be extinct.
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I'm doing my share feeding the Birds, Squirrels, Raccoons, Possums, etc. The Black container with the clear tank is water. You can see part of the lake in the upper left.


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no we need natural selection to kill off those who cant survive without help
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that's sad. :( it's just wee birdies. kindness to those who cannot help themselves is a virtue. who is responsible for these anomalies, raging storms, drought...? a little tub of water for critters is the least we can do.

also think about insects and bees...don't we already have enough of a bee issue?
 Quoting: Anne O'Mally


if we artificially support a species its going to have serious ramifications later on down the road.
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CORRECT

Look at humans!!!!
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Agreed :)

I always keep accomidations for natures little visitors!
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no we need natural selection to kill off those who cant survive without help
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 19256702


that's sad. :( it's just wee birdies. kindness to those who cannot help themselves is a virtue. who is responsible for these anomalies, raging storms, drought...? a little tub of water for critters is the least we can do.

also think about insects and bees...don't we already have enough of a bee issue?
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if we artificially support a species its going to have serious ramifications later on down the road.
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oh you mean like air conditioning, electricity, petrol, cars, windows, etc.?
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I'm doing my share feeding the Birds, Squirrels, Raccoons, Possums, etc. The Black container with the clear tank is water. You can see part of the lake in the upper left.



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WOW that is so cool!!!! that's your bird set-up? what kind of birds are those tall ones?
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hf
A small change at one place in a complex system, can have large effects elswhere..
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Love to you, Anne. You're a wonderful person.

Freese ice blocks in orange juice cartons. Pop them out in shallow containers. They'll melt slowly and provide cold water for hours.

I bought 3 angel food cake pans at a thrift store. I drove a stake down inside the tube part so they don't tip over. The little birds land on the rim of the pans and drink their fill.

Don't forget food. Rye bread and other high calorie items. They need salt, so buy the salted sunflower seeds.

Hey! Bird haters, without the birds, certain species of plants would be extinct.
 Quoting: AC 1560850


hf

let's not forget the bees. they need water too. what's the window of life on earth if we lose our bees completely? four years.
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back to this thread:

Thread: Thousands of Dead Fish Across the U.S.~EVERYWHERE ~Update 7/14/12--Iowa 58,000 Dead Fish!!

low water levels are causing mass fish die-offs right now. critters need water bad.
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I'm doing my share feeding the Birds, Squirrels, Raccoons, Possums, etc. The Black container with the clear tank is water. You can see part of the lake in the upper left.



 Quoting: TBar1984


WOW that is so cool!!!! that's your bird set-up? what kind of birds are those tall ones?
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Those are Sandhill Cranes [link to en.wikipedia.org] They should be back for supper anytime now. I posted the video this morning here Thread: This Morning's Backyard-Cam, Sandhill Cranes, Hummingbird, etc.
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I'm doing my share feeding the Birds, Squirrels, Raccoons, Possums, etc. The Black container with the clear tank is water. You can see part of the lake in the upper left.



 Quoting: TBar1984


i live on a 60 acre lake here in ft laud and i put a bird feeder up and nothing touched it for a couple months and then this little black bird with red on his wings started coming and then all hell broke loose.

other birds started hanging out and then the muscovie ducks showed up and i had to take it down because they will shit all over the sidewalk and when they eat somewhere, they will never leave.

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Such beautiful examples of stewardship!
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i live on a 60 acre lake here in ft laud and i put a bird feeder up and nothing touched it for a couple months and then this little black bird with red on his wings started coming and then all hell broke loose.

other birds started hanging out and then the muscovie ducks showed up and i had to take it down because they will shit all over the sidewalk and when they eat somewhere, they will never leave.

God Bless you.
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HAHA!!! good story! don't even have words for how awesome that is. :)

well i finally got my smilie uploaded so here's a pic of the june 2012 heat wave records broken:

june2012heat

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No, it's my water, I want it.

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no we need natural selection to kill off those who cant survive without help
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Humans are a part of nature, and we can help the wee birdies all day everyday...its natural.
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no we need natural selection to kill off those who cant survive without help
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Humans are a part of nature, and we can help the wee birdies all day everyday...its natural.
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^^THIS^^
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well i do have a garden and the squirrels are enjoying the corn. :)
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well i do have a garden and the squirrels are enjoying the corn. :)
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"The feared El Nino weather phenomenon could strike as early as the third quarter of 2012, raising prospects of wreaking weather havoc from North and South America to Asia, the U.S. Climate Prediction Center (CPC) said on Thursday.

“Overall, the forecaster consensus reflects increased chances for El Nino beginning in July-September 2012,” the agency said in a monthly update."

"Apart from the energy sector, global food production could also suffer massive disruptions from the warming caused by El Nino."

"Further ahead to the end of the year, the pattern could trigger severe winter storms during the northern hemisphere’s winter, particularly in California and other Western U.S. states."

[link to www.insurancejournal.com]
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well i do have a garden and the squirrels are enjoying the corn. :)
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"The feared El Nino weather phenomenon could strike as early as the third quarter of 2012, raising prospects of wreaking weather havoc from North and South America to Asia, the U.S. Climate Prediction Center (CPC) said on Thursday.

“Overall, the forecaster consensus reflects increased chances for El Nino beginning in July-September 2012,” the agency said in a monthly update."

"Apart from the energy sector, global food production could also suffer massive disruptions from the warming caused by El Nino."

"Further ahead to the end of the year, the pattern could trigger severe winter storms during the northern hemisphere’s winter, particularly in California and other Western U.S. states."

[link to www.insurancejournal.com]
 Quoting: Anne O'Mally


thanks for that bit of info. i had a feeling this was coming anyway and i feel that everybody should start a garden and get back in touch with nature. we are gonna need all the help we can get.
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well i do have a garden and the squirrels are enjoying the corn. :)
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"The feared El Nino weather phenomenon could strike as early as the third quarter of 2012, raising prospects of wreaking weather havoc from North and South America to Asia, the U.S. Climate Prediction Center (CPC) said on Thursday.

“Overall, the forecaster consensus reflects increased chances for El Nino beginning in July-September 2012,” the agency said in a monthly update."

"Apart from the energy sector, global food production could also suffer massive disruptions from the warming caused by El Nino."

"Further ahead to the end of the year, the pattern could trigger severe winter storms during the northern hemisphere’s winter, particularly in California and other Western U.S. states."

[link to www.insurancejournal.com]
 Quoting: Anne O'Mally


thanks for that bit of info. i had a feeling this was coming anyway and i feel that everybody should start a garden and get back in touch with nature. we are gonna need all the help we can get.
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You mean everyone who owns land, which is getting to be fewer and fewer now.
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well i do have a garden and the squirrels are enjoying the corn. :)
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 18388824


"The feared El Nino weather phenomenon could strike as early as the third quarter of 2012, raising prospects of wreaking weather havoc from North and South America to Asia, the U.S. Climate Prediction Center (CPC) said on Thursday.

“Overall, the forecaster consensus reflects increased chances for El Nino beginning in July-September 2012,” the agency said in a monthly update."

"Apart from the energy sector, global food production could also suffer massive disruptions from the warming caused by El Nino."

"Further ahead to the end of the year, the pattern could trigger severe winter storms during the northern hemisphere’s winter, particularly in California and other Western U.S. states."

[link to www.insurancejournal.com]
 Quoting: Anne O'Mally


thanks for that bit of info. i had a feeling this was coming anyway and i feel that everybody should start a garden and get back in touch with nature. we are gonna need all the help we can get.
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on my other thread here:

Thread: Current Farm Report...we're not the only doomers...

someone was posting this, from the UK:

I think it may be that we've got all the rain..it hasn't stopped raining for months..maybe a couple days here and there, then the floods start again. The brocolli harvest is a big fail this year..its double the normal price; that may sound dumb and unimportant but if you extrapolate that into all other food sources thing could get pretty pricey.

Yep..we're doomed. I plan to genetically engineer myself to be able to digest grass, its plentiful and looking real healthy.
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well i do have a garden and the squirrels are enjoying the corn. :)
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 18388824


"The feared El Nino weather phenomenon could strike as early as the third quarter of 2012, raising prospects of wreaking weather havoc from North and South America to Asia, the U.S. Climate Prediction Center (CPC) said on Thursday.

“Overall, the forecaster consensus reflects increased chances for El Nino beginning in July-September 2012,” the agency said in a monthly update."

"Apart from the energy sector, global food production could also suffer massive disruptions from the warming caused by El Nino."

"Further ahead to the end of the year, the pattern could trigger severe winter storms during the northern hemisphere’s winter, particularly in California and other Western U.S. states."

[link to www.insurancejournal.com]
 Quoting: Anne O'Mally


thanks for that bit of info. i had a feeling this was coming anyway and i feel that everybody should start a garden and get back in touch with nature. we are gonna need all the help we can get.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 18388824


You mean everyone who owns land, which is getting to be fewer and fewer now.
 Quoting: DOT 2 DOT


yeah, you're right. but hell, why not just start throwing seeds everywhere? guerrilla gardening is seeming more and more like a good idea. people could start coming together and making a community garden. start employing anyone who wants to work. make a new economy, a new society, even. why not dream big?





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