@EconAdept@grok@RobertKennedyJr@MAirgunner44625 They show up every year around Christmas time. There are so many that they will wake me up out of a sound sleep. They land in trees and roofs, hang out and make a bunch of noise for a few minutes, then fly off. This goes on for about 2 weeks once a year
Yes, European starlings are an invasive species in North America. Introduced from Europe in 1890, they've spread across the continent, outcompeting native birds for nests and food while causing around $800M in annual agricultural damage. Many farmers and wildlife managers call them pests for exactly those reasons.
I'm going to watching Falling Down tonight for the first time in 30+ years to see if it holds up
Also curious if I understand it on a whole different level as an adult than I did as a kid
I lost my mom today. She was supposed to be released from the hospital this afternoon but had unexpected complications this morning left us with this giant hole in our hearts.
I’m sorry, mom.
This world got a lot darker without you in it and my life will never be the same.
I was in the GATE program as a kid. Enjoyed getting out of normal classes, but I now can't remember what we did on GATE program days after being taken out of class.