Activity for blacksmith37‭

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Answer	—	A: How to reduce pain of wasp stings? I have recently been stung by spider wasps ; ID is not easy as all I have seen is a small black wasp flying away. I had single stings on 4 days of a 5 day period so I could try different treatments. Very painful stings ( more than the common red wasps we have). I was surprised to find that immediate ... (more)	—	about 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Why do I never see robins in the woods? Yes and no; As a breeding/home territory robins do not like thick woods. They prefer an open woodland typical of single home suburbs ( in US). They want some open ground for foraging. Goldfinches like similar open woodlands. However , I see the large migrating flocks of robins in the thick forest ( E... (more)	—	about 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Can I fix my boots by gluing the soles back on? You can get a fair job yourself with "Shoe Goo" , a product in the US that sells for less than $ 5 /tube ( enough for several shoes). I used it on a pair of sport shoes about 2 months ago and they are still good. Once I used a laboratory grade of urethane ( not available to the public) ; it was bette... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Explain this: 40' long strip of bark removed from white pine Lightening strike. I have seen the exact same on a Loblolly Pine then lightening lifted a few feet of soil toward the buried sewer line. (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: What kind of bird in Michigan looks like a cardinal with black wings? Your description could be a scarlet tanager ( breeding time they may have some orange in otherwise a very red color) , but Michigan in march is unreasonable.The location and activities of a bird are very important to bird ID.Try looking at red crossbill, they are in Michigan. (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: What methods can be used to keep a cooler cold longer? You get much more cooling per pound from dry ice than water ice. However ; 1- It can be dangerous. 2- You must buy it and it may not be readily available, 3- It is much colder than ice and will freeze anything in contact, so, 4- wrap it in insulation ( foam, towels , etc.). I placed it ( with heavy t... (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: How should I manage my woods to attract more deer? First decide want you want to do. Here in East TX wooded areas , the deer come in and eat about anything , no matter how small the area. This severely limits what can be grown. If we want deer , a few handfuls of corn from time to time, will bring a plethora of deer. This is partly because local deer... (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: What to do if woke up in a tent hearing a bear/boar or something else close by? When it happened to me it was a black bear ( USA- WY, a state park). I was on hands and knees as it was a small tent , so looking straight into his/her eyes at about 10 ft. I shown a flashlight on it and quietly ( to not startle it) said "Shoo", not many other choices. I think my 22 cal hand gun woul... (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Found a black snake in my backyard. Is it dangerous? Northern Water snake , check in Wiki. Black with light belly ( one of the common colors ) , still , harmless unless you are a fish. Based on my experience , he will be back as long as there are fish in the pond. I get Green Water snakes ( also black but don't live in northern states). I have a couple... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Do birds eat chillies? Do they feel the chilli heat? Parrot food ( some brands) contains dried hot peppers. And I give the cores from hot peppers to the parrots ; they love the seeds. Peppers do not seem to burn their lips. (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Do backyard birds prefer birdbaths with moving water? I doubt there is a specific answer; I think different species have different preferences. In the Piney woods of east Texas , I have a couple traditional baths and a small pond with a 30 ft stream of recycled water ; 2 " deep 24 " wide. the birds use both. But while they go to the baths one at a tim... (more)	—	almost 7 years ago