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| Chat - Wednesday, May 25, 2016.; Hello friends! | |
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| Naturegal | May 25 2016, 04:39 AM Post #1 |
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| Naturegal | May 25 2016, 04:45 AM Post #2 |
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EAGLELAND FINAL UPDATE Many eaglets have fledged and a few cams are down. If any important news comes up, I will report it. Hope you enjoyed the 2016 Season. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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| Naturegal | May 25 2016, 08:01 AM Post #3 |
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Two capybaras that escaped from the High Park Zoo in Toronto early Tuesday morning are still on the run. On Wednesday morning, the zoo appealed to the public via Twitter to keep an eye out for the massive rodents, which are native to South America. The capybaras, a young male and female, escaped around 7 a.m. Tuesday as a handler was bringing them into a pen, said Doug Bennet, a spokesperson for the Parks, Forestry and Recreation department. RELATED: Fugitive High Park Zoo capybaras duo elude search party after morning escape About 30 city staff members combed the area around the zoo Tuesday. The capybara is the largest rodent in the world. An average full grown male weighs about 100 pounds and measures around 120 centimetres, but chubbier ones can get as big as 200 pounds. ![]() This isn't the first animal to escape the zoo. Last year a peacock escaped but returned on its own. Edited by Naturegal, May 25 2016, 08:03 AM.
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| Naturegal | May 25 2016, 08:10 AM Post #4 |
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| cdn-cdn | May 25 2016, 10:40 AM Post #5 |
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Carole, it's always sad to see the end of Eagleland for another year. The happy side is that we know the eagle population is doing well and for the most part the eagle parents have successfully raised their young to fledging. I enjoy seeing the pictures of the various nests, reading your captions, and observing the progression of the eaglets. Thank you so much for doing this for us. |
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| cdn-cdn | May 25 2016, 10:47 AM Post #6 |
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Kath, that Makeover movie was pretty darn funny and quirky. Carol, how is it going with your computer? You may get frustrated with it all but you can be very proud of yourself. My mother rarely uses hers. You do use yours for communicating with us and for your photos and many other things. Carole, as soon as the news had the segment about the escaped capybaras I mentioned to Robert that they had also had an escaped peacock. I think they need to improve their security situation! The news about E8 seems a bit more encouraging. I just got home and I am stuffed. Matthew took me out for a late Mother's Day lunch because he was away on the actual day. |
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| circlescribe | May 25 2016, 11:02 AM Post #7 |
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Carole, thank you so much for all your hard work on Eagleland. Today's finale is a gorgeous collage of the latest fledging families. I've been following E-8's progress and am so happy he's doing so well The new pair nesting on Lady's nest at Loch of Lowes in Scotland now have three chicks as of yesterday. But tragic news from another UK Osprey nest. For the first known time Magpies have attacked and stolen two of the three young Osprey chicks from a Lake District nest. There's still a danger to the remaining chick until he gets a bit bigger in a few more days. The Magpies somehow learned they could successfully attack Osprey nests. The wildlife ranger said he's never seen it happen before. I read that Eagles attacked an Osprey nest in the US recently but Magpies are much smaller and usually snatch from littler Birds' nests. Wildlife SOS is in the process of another major Elephant rescue: four captive Eles in very bad conditions who have become somehow accessible for a rescue attempt. The next few hours should bring an outcome. We're still feeling blindsided by the notice to move and all we'll have to deal with to do it. We have found a place we're not too happy with but unless something goes up for rent in the next week or so we'll have to go with it. The rental agent women are high pressure Vipers, and very difficult to deal with. If you don't see me much for a while you'll know what's keeping me away. Sorry for the lack of images. I'm just too flattened to manage them too. Wishing you All a good rest of the week. |
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| Naturegal | May 25 2016, 12:33 PM Post #8 |
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Kris - I just checked the Lock of Lowes nest and the 3 precious chicks are doing well. Terrible news about the Magpies taking 2 osprey chicks, never knew that Magpies were such predators, so sad , hope the remaining chick makes it Continued good luck in finding a place, but at least one is available if you choose to rent it. All rental agents abroad are high pressure according to my children who lived in the UK for several years. Hope the rest of this week brings you some peace which hasn't come easily since you have been there. Have Ed keep plodding away with all the paperwork to return to where you really belong.
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| Naturegal | May 25 2016, 12:37 PM Post #9 |
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Cheryl & Kris - Thank you for your sweet comments on Eagleland. It really is a labour of love and it makes me so happy to know how much you are enjoying it. Cheryl - You do the same thing with the Whooper migration and updates, thanks for all you do.
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| jillers | May 25 2016, 12:46 PM Post #10 |
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Sent to me from a friend who has a dog- There's been a number of reports lately of dogs who are winding up dead because of their beloved peanut butter. How? It has to do with a specific ingredient that's making it's way into peanut butters. That ingredient is xylitol. Xylitol is an artificial sweetener that you'll recognize from things like gum and candy. And while it's generally "safe" for humans to eat, it can be deadly for dogs. Just a small amount of it can cause severe liver damage and can even kill your dog. From my research, I've found 5 brands of peanut butter that have recently added xylitol to their ingredients. I'm listing these brands below... - Go Nuts Co - Hank's Protein Plus Peanut Butter - Krush Nutrition - Nuts N More - P28 |
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| KLJinOz | May 25 2016, 04:23 PM Post #11 |
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G'day Peeps, my grey dripping morning. A change from the unseasonably v warm days we've been having. I had to pull two ticks off of Leo this week and one off myself, so annoying. The cold weather should kill them off. Add me to the list of peeps who so much appreciate your EagleLand Updates Carole. And Cheryl for the WCs. Kris, glad you found something although not as much to you liking. At least there was something to rent. I recall you previously being so upset there was absolutely nothing available. Still, you dont know the place until you move in. And male and female capybaras escaped?! I hope they find them before they start breeding!!! Thanks for the Xylitol info Jill. I dont eat P.Butter nor do we have a dog, but Bob loves peanut butter! I found this online about Xylitol: Naturally Sweet: Xylitol Xylitol is a low kilojoule sugar substitute that is gaining a reputation for its health-boosting properties, namely the effect it has on preventing tooth decay. While its name may sound artificial, xylitol is found naturally in fibrous fruits and vegies such as plums and corn and is also produced in the body. With 40% less kilojoules than sugar, negligible carbohydrate content and a low GI of 7, xylitol is a good option for those with diabetes. As xylitol is metabolised slowly by the body, it doesn't cause the 'sugar spike' that may be experienced with other sugar products, leading to a subsequent drop in blood sugar and a craving for more sweetness. Unlike artificial sweeteners, xylitol has no bitter aftertaste and may actually promote oral and aural health. While sugar promotes the growth of bacteria, xylitol prevents their growth. In particular, xylitol has been found to inhibit streptococcus mutans, the main bacteria responsible for causing dental cavities. So in addition to not causing tooth caries like sugar does, xylitol is able to actively repair minor dental damage. In a 2004 study, researchers also found that xylitol damages Streptococcus pneumoniae, one of the main causes of ear infections. By harming the bacteria, it is thought that xylitol may destabilise the bacteria and prevent it from multiplying. In large doses, xylitol can have a mild laxative effect. There is no known toxicity, with humans ingesting up to 400 grams a day for extended periods with no apparent problems. It does, however, cause hypoglycaemia in dogs, which can result in depression, seizures and reported death. Xylitol is not as widely available as its artificial counterparts, partly due to the fact it's more expensive. It is more popular overseas, with virtually all chewing gum sold in Europe sweetened with xylitol, and China, Japan and North Korea following suit. In Australia, we can find it in some chewing gums sold in health food stores, and confectionery such as chocolate, baking mixes and as a simple crystallised form with a similar consistency to sugar. It is also added to some toothpastes and dental gels. http://food.ninemsn.com.au/healthyrecipes/newsandfeatures/8306471/the-sweet-but-bitter-truth |
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| KLJinOz | May 25 2016, 04:24 PM Post #12 |
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And another lovely photo of Sydney seashore
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| Deleted User | May 25 2016, 06:11 PM Post #13 |
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WISHING YOU ALL A PLEASANT EVENING KLJinOZ - Hope your busy day went well! Lovely sunset photo / Carole- Thank You for EagleLand Nice shot of E7 / Good report on E8 /Wow! A rat that weighs 100LBS Cheryl - How nice to have lunch with your son / Kris - Hope things work out for good Penny - Jillers - Deb - Hope your day was good / KLJinOZ - Cheryl - Computer whizz / / I can feel only one half ofmy brain working , and I am thinking slower / Line dance day / did some errands /Bought myself a hydrangea plant / it's in a pot and I am going to squeeze it in with my geraniums on the concrete / I took myself to Perkins for lunch / Love their country fried steak, rice pilaf, and corn / Splurged on a piece of lemon meringue pie with my coffee / They give you a pot of coffee there / Made a stop at MCR and was able to get a shot go a flying osprey / Am still waiting to find out what those yellow wild flowers were / Not what what we call buttercups / |
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The news about E8 seems a bit more encouraging.
Today's finale is a gorgeous collage of the latest fledging families.
For the first known time Magpies have attacked and stolen two of the three young Osprey chicks from a Lake District nest.
There's still a danger to the remaining chick until he gets a bit bigger in a few more days. The Magpies somehow learned they could successfully attack Osprey nests. The wildlife ranger said he's never seen it happen before.
I read that Eagles attacked an Osprey nest in the US recently but Magpies are much smaller and usually snatch from littler Birds' nests.
If you don't see me much for a while you'll know what's keeping me away.
Sorry for the lack of images. I'm just too flattened to manage them too.
Nice shot of E7 / Good report on E8 /
6:13 AM Jul 11