Activity for Pastychomper‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Question	—	Why do I see rodents out in a gale? I live in a rural area around 59° north. When driving around I often see rodents darting across the roads during high winds (20-50mph), but very rarely see them when the weather is calm. Rain doesn't deter them, I see at least as many in heavy rain as in dry conditions. From the size and shape I'd s... (more)	—	over 1 year ago
Answer	—	A: Where do bald eagles go at night if not in their own nests? We don't get bald eagles where I live, but I understand that once the chicks are old enough to keep themselves warm, the parents start to leave them alone for increasing periods during the day and night. Eventually they sleep entirely outside the nest, usually on a high branch nearby where they can g... (more)	—	almost 2 years ago
Answer	—	A: How safe is pouring gasoline on your maggot infestation? Possibly safer than keeping the maggots. Gasoline is a fairly toxic substance, which may be why the maggots try to escape it, and not something that should generally be used for cleaning the body. Small skin exposures are usually harmless, but it can irritate the skin and is likely to cause some ... (more)	—	over 2 years ago
Question	—	Pocket telescope Can anyone recommend a good monocular for hiking use? In rough order of preference I'm looking for some or all of these features: Available in Britain, either directly or to import Not made using forced labour High magnification - at least 30x Robust Ability to clip to a camera (ph... (more)	—	almost 3 years ago
Answer	—	A: 2021 - April - Paths Path leading away from Ben Wyvis, Scotland, 18 April 2019. (more)	—	about 3 years ago
Answer	—	A: 2021 - April - Paths A sheep track (or is it?) near Tongue, Scotland. Taken 3 August 2019. (more)	—	about 3 years ago
Answer	—	A: 2021 - January - Snow This was taken in the foothills of Ben Armine, Sutherland, Scotland, January 2019. I drove through torrential rain to get there, but in the highlands it was all snow. (more)	—	over 3 years ago
Answer	—	A: What can I burn in an open cup burner stove? Hand sanitiser is widely available, especially in recent months, and reportedly burns well enough to boil water while leaving little residue. The downsides are that it is usually sold as a gel, which is unlikely to flow properly into a double-walled stove, and contains a proportion of water which red... (more)	—	over 3 years ago
Answer	—	A: Why would crows be dropping something into a pond? Birds with young regularly clean their nest by removing droppings and usually deposit the results some distance away, presumably to avoid making the nest site too obvious to predators. Nestlings of some birds, including crows, deposit their excrement inside faecal sacs which facilitate this cleaning... (more)	—	almost 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do you train a barn sour horse? Firstly, make sure there isn't an underlying issue that makes the horse want to avoid that kind of work. Discomfort from badly-fitted tack, an undiagnosed injury, or a poor/unstimulating routine could be the real problem. You might need to consult a good saddler/horse chiropractor/dentist/... Als... (more)	—	almost 4 years ago