MacMe Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 3 hours ago, lonestranger said: hey can be dangerous animals and should always be viewed from a safe distance Same is true of Bison. Some people have their hearts set on earning a Darwin Award 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clip Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 22 hours ago, lonestranger said: I would discourage anyone looking for an up close and personal encounter with a Moose. Just like a Bear or a Cougar, they can be dangerous animals and should always be viewed from a safe distance. Here's a quote from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife video. https://ourcommunitynow.com/travel/colorado-survival-guide-what-to-do-if-youre-charged-by-a-moose "Each year, more people are attacked by moose than by any other species of wildlife. Moose are one of the most unpredictable and dangerous animals in our state,” said Elissa Slezak, a district wildlife manager for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, in a video about the increased number of moose attacks in recent years. I do take for granted that people have common sense and know that all wild animals have the potential to be dangerous. Just like I had the common sense to move out of the likely path of the moose pictured above. That said this particular park has a ton of human visitors many going just to see the moose. While I would still remind folks they are still wild animals which makes them unpredictable they are very use to humans. So as long as you are respectful, don't do anything stupid or mean they will likely leave you alone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestranger Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 20 minutes ago, Clip said: 22 hours ago, lonestranger said: I do take for granted that people have common sense LOL...thats where I have a different opinion, I don't think common sense is as common as you might hope it to be. In fact, I think people can be incredibly stupid when it comes to wild animals, especially so when it comes to getting that special photo for social media. Having had a very scary incident with a bull moose in my youth, I know how quickly an enjoyable close and personal experience can turn into a dangerous one. I would advise caution and lots of space when viewing these majestic animals, they aren't always as docile as they look. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clip Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 22 hours ago, lonestranger said: I don't think common sense is as common as you might hope it to be. Sadly, I agree but I would get off relevant topics to the site if I went on. Here on Whatbird I think folks are pretty smart when it comes to wildlife. As for my moose encounter comments above. These moose are so easy to watch you can stay in car if you are worried. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestranger Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Clip said: These moose are so easy to watch you can stay in car if you are worried. That's a good spot to watch moose from. If you watch the video in the attached link above, you'll see a few examples of how things can go wrong so quickly. It's the unseen variables that can change the dynamics of a wildlife encounter that I worry about. Using your close encounter as an example, how would the moose react if a nearby dog jumped in the water chasing a stick. What if a dog on the path in front or behind you started barking at a squirrel? If you're within six feet of a moose, you don't stand a chance of getting away from the moose if it turns toward you. They don't need to feel threatened by you to walk right through you if you're in the path they decide to take. *steps down and kicks soapbox off to the corner* Edited August 17, 2022 by lonestranger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanager 101 Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 @Seanbirdsis this the kind of squirrel you were looking for when you were here? Red Squirrel right? 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 5 hours ago, Tanager 101 said: @Seanbirdsis this the kind of squirrel you were looking for when you were here? Red Squirrel right? Yep. Of course you find all the goodies after I'm gone... ? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanager 101 Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 13 hours ago, Seanbirds said: Yep. Of course you find all the goodies after I'm gone... ? lol It was in the far northern reaches of Michigan. Actually they were really, really common up there. You can see them where we were but they are harder to find. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clip Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 @SeanbirdsI'm hoping you will help me out again. What frog is this? Seen in Flagler County, FL. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Clip said: @SeanbirdsI'm hoping you will help me out again. What frog is this? Seen in Flagler County, FL. Cope's Gray Treefrog. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clip Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 (edited) @Seanbirds I have another one I'm hoping you can help me identify. From the Florida Keys Big Pine Key to be more exact. Edited August 25, 2022 by Clip 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 I just realized- I got one more mammal lifer in Utah! California Myotis, my first bat species. Woohoo!! A bunch of them were foraging with some Common Nighthawks after sunset. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, Clip said: @Seanbirds I have another one I'm hoping you can help me identify. From the Florida Keys Big Pine Key to be more exact. It's heavily melanistic, which is making this difficult. Definitely a cooter sp. though with those claws! Edited August 25, 2022 by Seanbirds 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Seanbirds said: It's heavily melanistic, which is making this difficult. Definitely a cooter sp. though with those claws! I think it's a Peninsula Cooter. Was the water fresh or brackish? Edited August 25, 2022 by Seanbirds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clip Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 On 8/25/2022 at 3:10 PM, Seanbirds said: I think it's a Peninsula Cooter. Was the water fresh or brackish? I believe it was fresh. I'm pretty sure the photo was taken at the Blue Hole on Big Pine Key. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Clip said: I believe it was fresh. I'm pretty sure the photo was taken at the Blue Hole on Big Pine Key. I'll say Peninsula. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodi Nielson Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacMe Posted September 1, 2022 Author Share Posted September 1, 2022 On 8/28/2022 at 3:49 PM, Jodi Nielson said: Have you tried tickling it under its chin with your finger? It's an unforgettable experience. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 2 hours ago, MacMe said: Have you tried tickling it under its chin with your finger? It's an unforgettable experience. I'll stand by with the prybar. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Just sat and looked at me. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 22 minutes ago, Kevin said: Just sat and looked at me. What kind of squirrel is that? Fox? Today an Eastern Gray started barking for some reason, at first it sounded almost like a Fish Crow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Brain Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 29 minutes ago, Kevin said: Just sat and looked at me. Maybe it thought you looked a bit nutty........? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitch58 Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Saw this guy today. Not very common in NJ, especially in urban areas. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdNrd Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 Young Coyote about 30 feet away 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirVive Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 On 9/1/2022 at 7:51 AM, MacMe said: Have you tried tickling it under its chin with your finger? It's an unforgettable experience. I've tried before but have run out of fingers 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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