tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18239868.post6843956950489177522..comments2024-03-06T23:10:27.232-05:00Comments on Susan Gets Native: Someday, I will get pictures of birds againSusan Gets Nativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00216170589750418861noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18239868.post-68672091423245828862007-06-03T15:37:00.000-04:002007-06-03T15:37:00.000-04:00cestoady:Yes, point well taken.But that is what I ...cestoady:<BR/>Yes, point well taken.<BR/>But that is what I mean by "snarky". This study is collecting hard evidence of deer overpopulation, and might just show the deer-huggers that higher kill limits are in order, but I just thought it was a DUH moment. <BR/>In the middle of the woods, where deer are supposed to be, the study seems kind of misplaced. Deer are exploding everywhere because we have created deer-utopia with our lawns, and hunters can't shoot them in neighborhoods. (Not that they SHOULD) <BR/>I wonder if a deer study will raise any politician's eyebrows, if all the evidence of global warming is largely going unnoticed. Maybe if the NRA greases some palms, the deer population will start being culled a little faster?Susan Gets Nativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00216170589750418861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18239868.post-23675058693943640882007-06-03T14:27:00.000-04:002007-06-03T14:27:00.000-04:00That deer "Study" may appear pointless and obvious...That deer "Study" may appear pointless and obvious but it is a valuable and important way to collect DOCUMENTED ,quatitative data on the impact of deer on the environment. For example ,we can learn how long it takes to do the damage,if certain plants suffer more than others, how the damage is related to herd size,and <BR/>to get contrasting pictures of protected and unprotected areas.<BR/> <BR/>Such documented (with proof)info is very critical in assessing impac t(in court of law,or at high state level) of the deer population on the environment -- all related to possible measures to control deer, and maybe change hunting regulations. Such a study ,therefore, provides the HARD data related to how the deer herd should be managed -- and to judge whether future control measures (policies) are warranted.cestoadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653689058424312225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18239868.post-69952180941315336992007-06-03T11:46:00.000-04:002007-06-03T11:46:00.000-04:00Laura: Since we have what you would call a "weedy...Laura: Since we have what you would call a "weedy" yard, I thought milkWEED would fit right in. And it's an easy plant to grow. And dragonflies vs. damselflies....birds are so much easier. At least THEY sing!<BR/><BR/>lostroses: I'm glad that I am not the only one who thinks that is a little DUH. And the Number Four tree has graffiti all over it, too....like "Fricke" tried, 2007". I guess people try to climb it.<BR/><BR/>Pam: SHOW OFF.<BR/>: )<BR/><BR/>Kath: No PI on the girls. But I found a huge patch of it outside our fence line...thankfully an area that the girls aren't allowed to go. <BR/><BR/>Mary: My version of hiking involves stopping every 5 feet or so. Takes me forever to get anywhere. Now that I am not only looking UP for birds, I am also looking DOWN for butterflies and dragonflies. If I walk too fast, I miss everything.Susan Gets Nativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00216170589750418861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18239868.post-16028699878516896222007-06-03T09:25:00.000-04:002007-06-03T09:25:00.000-04:00I knew there was something I was missing at the nu...I knew there was something I was missing at the nursery yesterday. Milkweed! <BR/><BR/>Glad you got rain, Susan. We had an overnight rain but I don't yet know if it put a dent in our rain deficit.<BR/><BR/>You're very observant when you are hiking. I don't know if I would notice a "teeny, tiny monarch caterpillar"! Good job!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18239868.post-22459955120066165262007-06-03T07:14:00.000-04:002007-06-03T07:14:00.000-04:00Laura beat me to it: Damselflies fold their wings...Laura beat me to it: Damselflies fold their wings together at rest (like in your photos) while dragonflies leave them extended horizontally. I don't know how to tell them apaut when they are flying. (This is the sum total of my knowledge of Odonos.)<BR/><BR/>You and Birdchick have me looking under every milkweed leaf in my yard. So far, no eggs or cats, but I am still looking.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for letting everyone here know that my blog is up and running. I am getting a slow start, but better stuff is coming (I hope.)<BR/><BR/>~Kathi<BR/><BR/>PS: Did your girls get poison ivy?Kathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13186814675058675885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18239868.post-38050757200687298942007-06-03T07:08:00.000-04:002007-06-03T07:08:00.000-04:00Oh, and I hope you've sent the rain my way - we ne...Oh, and I hope you've sent the rain my way - we need it bad here.<BR/>One more tree comment then I'll shut up. Crossing roots like that causes root girdling eventually leading to tree death. Okay, zipping my lips now (and fingers).NatureWomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04272529400065960820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18239868.post-51926186410434341132007-06-03T06:46:00.000-04:002007-06-03T06:46:00.000-04:00Ohhh, I love the teeny little monarch caterpillar!...Ohhh, I love the teeny little monarch caterpillar! And you planting milkweed - you so rock Susan!<BR/>Yeah, I see the deer studies in my area, too. It's so freakin' obvious, I can believe people pay people to do this.<BR/>I *love* your #4 sycamore. Unfortunately #4 has a canker :( which allows fungus to enter and cause #4 to have anthracnose (early twig and leaf drop).<BR/>Sweeeeeet little robin babies, oh my. Bewd babies are so awesome.NatureWomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04272529400065960820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18239868.post-941031203353990442007-06-03T02:38:00.000-04:002007-06-03T02:38:00.000-04:00Ha ha, Susan, I agree; do they think they're going...Ha ha, Susan, I agree; do they think they're going to find out something different about deer grazing? I'd be "snarky" too. Loved the pictures of your walk, especially the number 4 tree!LostRoseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06586462466899344347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18239868.post-52845462844570089262007-06-03T00:35:00.000-04:002007-06-03T00:35:00.000-04:00I'm happy you're planting milkweed; the monarchs w...I'm happy you're planting milkweed; the monarchs will thank you!<BR/><BR/>I think damselflies tend to hold their winds together when perched; dragonflies keep them open. I'll see if I can find these in my field guide and come up with a name for you - they are pretty! Are they as big as they look in your pics?LauraHinNJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329387562570495570noreply@blogger.com