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Ciara
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You may know me as slayerfest98 (not the queer podcast about Buffy)
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It's not uncommon for birds to die from shock so even if you get it to a rescue or vet an otherwise healthy bird could die. Watching nature take its course can be difficult and sad but intervening should always be a last resort and done in a way that minimises stress and harm
Heading that reads, "Stress and Rescued Wild Birds" followed by text that reads: In the wild, birds naturally recognise predators and humans are at the top of that list, so when they are rescued, they are quite likely to be in shock and become severely stressed. Just because a bird is sitting quietly and staring at you does not mean it is not stressed, if you were to feel or listen to the creatures’ heart you would find it would be pounding. In some cases, the stress associated with capture and handling is enough for them to keel over and die. Always bear in mind we are seen as a predator, despite our best intentions. Heading that reads, "Capture" followed by text reading: Shock can kill and it is important that the first person on the scene ensures that they do everything possible to minimise shock and stress. To do this we capture efficiently and kindly, then recommend that the bird be placed in a warm, dark and quiet area, preferably away from pets while you plan what to do next. Please keep in mind sudden noises, unfamiliar smells, over-handling and cold temperatures will contribute to the bird being stressed further. Heading that reads, "Long term tips" followed by text and a bullet point list reading: Under all this stress we expect them to heal and recover! For birds to do this we should always try to minimise anything that is likely to put them under stress i.e. Keep noise to a minimum Handle the wildlife quickly and quietly Avoid using sudden movements - move calmly and deliberately Keep pets, children and unnecessary people out of the recovery areas Keep people traffic to the bare minimum Where possible give them things to hide behind or under Avoid stroking and talking to them Don’t stand staring at them Don’t place a prey species of bird in the sight of a predatory species Provide housing that allows the bird some privacy
May 10, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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The aim should be to interfere as little as possible. They really only need rescuing in cases of obvious injury, anything else and it's just a matter of popping them back up somewhere safe where their parents can access them or leaving them be depending on what stage they're at
Screenshot of website with heading that says "When to take action. A fluffy or partially feathered baby on the ground" followed by a photo of a small, fluffy herring gull chick ans caption reading, "A nestling gull which should be off the ground" Plain text that reads: These babies are at risk and should be placed back in the nest or as close to it as possible e.g. on a nearby house or garage roof. Take care to place them as close to their original nest site as possible and not near to neighbouring gulls’ nests or they may get attacked. Contact a rescue for advice if needed but please make every effort to get the baby back to the nest yourself if possible – most rescues don’t have long ladders. Ask neighbours or on your local Facebook group to source a ladder or sometimes the fire brigade will be willing to help if they’re not otherwise busy. Sometimes the parents will swoop at the baby’s rescuers – this is normal and an encouraging sign that they are still invested in the baby’s wellbeing. Holding an umbrella over your head will stop them making contact.
May 10, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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A lot of perfectly healthy and cared for herring gull chicks are brought into rescues because people interpret their normal cries for food as distress and their being alone as having been abandoned

www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/rspca-c...
Plain text from linked article that reads: He says: “We do get a lot of healthy young gulls - especially herring gulls - brought into our centres by well-intentioned individuals. That’s because the behaviour of these young gulls can sometimes lead people to believing they’ve been injured, abandoned or orphaned. “If you are worried about a young bird, the golden rule is to monitor it from a distance. If you find a fully feathered gull the odds are that it is fine and it is just behaving naturally. Plain text from linked article that reads: “Even if it’s on the ground, the young gull probably hasn’t been abandoned or orphaned and should be left alone unless it is sick, injured or in a dangerous situation, for example, in a busy road or car park, in which case they will need urgent help."
May 10, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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I know people are well intentioned when "rescuing" seagull chicks but please do your research before intervening. The parents are more often than not feeding them even if you haven't seen it
www.helpwildlife.co.uk/advice/baby-...
Screenshot of website with heading that reads, "When to leave alone" followed by a photo of a fledgling gull with its full feathers and caption, "A fledgling gull who is old enough to be out of the nest" Text in bold that reads, "A baby gull is crying, and the parents don't seem to be feeding it" followed by plain text that says: It is normal for baby gulls to call to their parents. Gulls also feed their young much less often than many other species at only a handful of times a day. As long as the baby is uninjured and off the ground (or a fledgling) and the parents are in the area, this isn’t a cause for concern.
May 10, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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As seagull nesting season begins and we start to see plenty of chicks on chimneys over the next few months, it's a good time to remember that it's totally normal for them to fall from nests to lower areas of roofs, to cry (a lot) and to be on their own for periods of time
An adult seagull and a very young nestling chick on a chimney with another nestling chick on the top of the roof just beside the chimney. An adult seagull with three fluffy chicks, slightly bigger but not yet fledglings, on the flat roof of an extension. A nestling chick on its own on a chimney.
May 10, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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I'm back to spread the good word that it's now Chino dog spring
My jack russell cross dog sniffing at small, pretty, pink flowers growing near a large tree trunk. My jack russell cross dog walking on grass near some daffodils. My dog standing on grass in front of a long, narrow row of small yellow and purple spring flowers. My dog sniffing around groups of blue, purple, pink and white flowers surrounding a tree.
March 28, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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iPod, play Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves
My jack russell cross in her harness lying on my lap in the backseat of a car and looking out the window as the golden sunset light hits the back of her head and her big ears. My jack russell cross on my lap in the backseat of a car still looking out the window but with the sunlight on her head looking even more golden.
January 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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My music experience is still this and I highly recommend it to anyone who still has a functioning iPod classic or can find a secondhand one (oreo cream bun not related but delicious)
A silver iPod classic playing Good Luck Babe by Chappell Roan propped up against a plastic wrapped Chinese bun and hooked up to the aux in a car.
January 14, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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Me logging back on here every few months
BTS Taehyung entering a room with subtitle reading, "I came back to get some attention again."
January 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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She has what you might call a green dewclaw
My jack russell cross walking around wooden vegetable beds in the garden. My jack russell cross sniffing a some cavolo nero in a grow bag on the patio surrounded by other plants.
January 11, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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I got an A+ on the test
Result of Irish independent political part alignment test that shows results for Dublin North-West that read, "Your views are least in line with Fianna Fáil"
November 16, 2024 at 7:00 PM
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Christian girl autumn is done. We're doing Chino dog autumn now
My dog, a jack russell cross, on leash wearing her harness standing amongst lots of fallen autumn leaves on grass and looking to the side. My dog, a jack russell cross, on leash wearing her harness standing amongst lots of fallen autumn leaves on grass and looking forward facing away from camera.
November 16, 2024 at 3:53 PM
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The shop I bought cleaning and organisational tools from wrapped them up like big bricks of drugs and it took so long to unwrap it was like the human version of an enrichment toy
A large cardboard box full of items wrapped in bubble wrap that have been almost completely covered in layers and layers of brown tape.
November 16, 2024 at 11:04 AM
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coming up with ideas to improve this app
BTS Jin livestreaming with subtitles reading, "Let's talk about Jimin a bit more"
November 16, 2024 at 3:06 AM
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Look at this lil legend
A little dog with a Palestinian flag attached to its harness.
October 21, 2023 at 5:12 PM
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Huge crowd in Dublin today marching for a free Palestine 🇵🇸
A large crowd marching in Dublin city with Palestinian flags and signs supporting Palestine and condemning Israel. A large crowd gathered in Dublin city with Palestinian flags and signs supporting Palestine and condemning Israel.
October 21, 2023 at 4:22 PM
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Tomorrow!
A graphic by the IPSC with an image of people with Palestinian flags marching and text that reads: National Demonstration. End Gaza Genocide. End the siege! End apartheid! March and rally Saturday 21st October, 1pm. Assemble: Garden of Remembrance.
October 20, 2023 at 5:03 PM
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I saw some very good dogs today
A big, majestic looking dog with ots curly fur blowing in the wind and a little Palestinian flag attached to its collar. A big, fluffy dog with its tongue out walking amongst people marching.
October 14, 2023 at 6:59 PM
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Really good turnout in Dublin today to show support for Palestine
A large crowd marching down the quays and across the Liffey with Palestinian flags and signs in support of Palestine. A large crowd gathered in Dublin in support of Palestine with many carrying Palestinian flags and signs.
October 14, 2023 at 6:54 PM
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Obsessed with the birthday card my mam made me that is huge and covered in BTS and includes a photo of my dog and for some reason a sleeping Jungkook
A large birthday card that says "Happy Birthday Ciara" with three photos of BTS and their logo. The inside of a large birthday card that has an image of Jungkook asleep during a livestream with Z's above him and a photo of my dog with text reading "Happy birthday! Lots of love" and handwritten "Mam and Dad xxx"
October 2, 2023 at 1:11 PM
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Happy first day of October
BTS Taehyung wearing a suit with a pumpkin bag and orange tinted sunglasses.
October 1, 2023 at 11:16 AM
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It's important to always get yourself a little treat when you leave the house
A plastic wrapped oreo cream bun from the Asia Market sitting on a leather bag with a BT21 Chimmy keyring on it.
September 29, 2023 at 6:27 PM
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I was back on the sandwiches today after a brief break mainly because I wanted to use this absolute tank of a cucumber from the garden
A short but very girthy cucumber on a small plate with a bowl of tomatoes of different sizes behind it.
September 23, 2023 at 6:47 PM
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If anyone is in the market for knitwear repair and upcycling services, my very talented and skilled pal just launched her website where she offers just that, including gorgeous visible mends and fun designs to refresh and extend the life of your knits www.projectprolong.ie
Beige socks with colourful visible mends. A striped jumper with cute ducks on it.
September 23, 2023 at 12:51 PM
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Look there's a reason this drink is very popular
A can of Milkis soft drink with the writing on can reading "Milkis, carbonated drink, refreshing milk and yoghurt flavour"
September 22, 2023 at 3:30 PM