#Humane Bird Control

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The Importance of Regular Maintenance in Pigeon Net Services

Installing pigeon nets is an effective solution to keep your balconies and windows free from pigeon-related problems. However, to ensure that these nets remain functional and provide long-term protection, regular maintenance is crucial. In this blog post, we discuss the importance of maintaining your pigeon nets with insights from Fast Safety Nets Hyderabad, a leader in bird-proofing solutions.

Why Regular Maintenance is Essential:

1. Prolongs Net Lifespan: Regular maintenance helps to extend the lifespan of your pigeon nets. Over time, exposure to harsh weather conditions, UV rays, and constant wear and tear can weaken the nets. By performing routine inspections and repairs, you can prevent small issues from turning into major problems, ensuring your nets last longer.

2. Ensures Optimal Protection: Damaged or loose nets can create gaps that allow pigeons to enter, rendering the netting ineffective. Regular maintenance ensures that all parts of the net are secure and intact, providing continuous and effective protection against pigeons.

3. Prevents Health Hazards: Accumulated pigeon droppings and debris can lead to health hazards and unsanitary conditions. Regular cleaning and maintenance of your pigeon nets help to keep your living spaces clean and safe, reducing the risk of diseases associated with pigeon droppings.

4. Maintains Aesthetic Appeal: Dirty or damaged nets can detract from the appearance of your property. Routine maintenance, including cleaning and repairing any visible wear, helps to maintain the aesthetic appeal of your balconies and windows.

Steps in Regular Maintenance:

1. Visual Inspections: Conduct regular visual inspections to check for any signs of wear and tear, such as holes, loose fittings, or sagging nets. Look for any areas where the net may be coming apart or where the tension has been lost.

2. Cleaning: Clean the nets periodically to remove dirt, dust, and bird droppings. Use a soft brush or cloth and mild soap to gently scrub the nets, ensuring you do not damage the material. Rinse thoroughly with water and allow the nets to dry completely.

3. Repairing Damages: Promptly repair any damages you find during inspections. Replace sections of the net that are torn or severely damaged. Ensure that all fittings and fixtures are secure and replace any that are corroded or weakened.

4. Professional Maintenance Services: Consider hiring professionals like Fast Safety Nets Hyderabad for regular maintenance services. Their expertise ensures thorough inspections and repairs, keeping your pigeon nets in top condition.

Why Choose Fast Safety Nets Hyderabad:

1. Expertise and Experience: Fast Safety Nets Hyderabad has years of experience in providing pigeon netting solutions and maintenance services. Their team of experts ensures that your nets are properly maintained for optimal performance.

2. Quality Service: With a commitment to customer satisfaction, Fast Safety Nets Hyderabad offers reliable and high-quality maintenance services. They use the best materials and techniques to ensure your nets remain effective and durable.

3. Comprehensive Solutions: From installation to maintenance, Fast Safety Nets Hyderabad provides comprehensive solutions to keep your property pigeon-free. Their services are tailored to meet your specific needs, ensuring maximum protection and convenience.

Conclusion: Regular maintenance of pigeon nets is essential to ensure their longevity and effectiveness. By keeping your nets in good condition, you can enjoy a pigeon-free environment while maintaining the aesthetic appeal and safety of your property. Trust the experts at Fast Safety Nets Hyderabad for all your pigeon netting and maintenance needs, and rest assured that your home will remain protected from pesky pigeons.

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Transparent Pigeon Nets: Enhancing Views while Preventing Birds

In urban environments, pigeon infestations can pose significant challenges for buildings, compromising cleanliness, structural integrity, and aesthetic appeal. Fast Safety Nets Chennai offers innovative transparent pigeon nets that effectively address these issues while preserving the visual clarity of your surroundings. This blog explores the benefits of transparent pigeon nets and why they are an ideal choice for urban dwellings.

1. Unobtrusive Protection:

1.1 Maintaining Views: Transparent pigeon nets from Fast Safety Nets Chennai provide a clear view through windows and balconies, allowing natural light to enter while preventing pigeons from roosting or nesting. This ensures that your views remain unobstructed, preserving the aesthetic appeal of your living or working space.

1.2 Blending with Architecture: These nets are designed to blend seamlessly with the architecture of your building, whether it's residential or commercial. They do not detract from the building's design, offering discreet bird protection without compromising on style.

2. Enhanced Safety and Hygiene:

2.1 Preventing Health Risks: Pigeon droppings are not only unsightly but also carry potential health risks, including respiratory issues and infections. Transparent nets effectively block pigeons from entering while keeping your environment clean and safe for occupants.

2.2 Structural Preservation: The acidic nature of pigeon droppings can corrode building materials over time, leading to costly repairs. Transparent nets protect your property by preventing pigeons from causing structural damage, thereby extending the lifespan of your building.

3. Noise Reduction:

3.1 Peaceful Living Spaces: Pigeons can be noisy, especially during mating seasons or when they gather in large numbers. Transparent nets help reduce noise pollution by keeping pigeons at bay, creating a quieter and more comfortable indoor environment.

4. Eco-Friendly Solution:

4.1 Humane Bird Control: Transparent pigeon nets offer a humane approach to bird control, preventing birds from accessing unwanted areas without causing harm. This aligns with environmental conservation efforts by respecting wildlife while addressing urban challenges.

4.2 Sustainable Materials: Fast Safety Nets Chennai uses high-quality, eco-friendly materials for their transparent nets, ensuring minimal environmental impact. These nets are durable and weather-resistant, providing long-term bird protection while supporting sustainability initiatives.

5. Cost-Effective and Low Maintenance:

5.1 Long-Term Savings: Investing in transparent pigeon nets is a cost-effective solution for property owners. By preventing damage and reducing cleaning efforts associated with pigeon infestations, these nets offer significant long-term savings.

5.2 Easy to Maintain: Transparent nets are easy to maintain and require minimal upkeep. Regular cleaning to remove dust and debris ensures that they remain effective without compromising visibility or functionality.

6. Professional Installation:

6.1 Expert Installation Services: Fast Safety Nets Chennai offers professional installation services for transparent pigeon nets. Their experienced team ensures precise fitting and secure fixing, optimizing the nets' effectiveness and longevity.

7. Customer Satisfaction:

7.1 Tailored Solutions: Fast Safety Nets Chennai provides customized solutions tailored to meet your specific requirements and architectural nuances. This ensures that the transparent pigeon nets seamlessly integrate with your building's design while delivering superior bird protection.

Conclusion: Transparent pigeon nets from Fast Safety Nets Chennai offer a balance of functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability for urban buildings. By choosing these innovative nets, you can enhance views, maintain hygiene, and protect your property from the adverse effects of pigeon infestations. Invest in transparent pigeon nets to transform your living or working environment into a safer, cleaner, and more visually appealing space.

[erythriina]

I thought I could not get more excited for Absolution but I was wrong, I cannot wait to find out what the FUCK this means

[adammilligans]

Okay but if you think about it, Michael didn’t really have anything to gain from him and Adam’s agreement like… he literally just wanted a friend. The whole thing with he agreement is that they’d coexist which Michael at first wouldn’t need, he’s an ARCHANGEL who has spent years and years by himself, but no he really just decided to agree to coexist with AND eventually give over control to (at the time) an insignificant human.

[kuromi-hoemie]

the more i think about it the more convinced i am i was some kind of bird in a past life. i won't elaborate, but this pleases me.

[oca-rinn-a]

in this world where so many members of our species, with supposed moral agency, are killing small things for nothing but the crime of existing, and so many are blind to the value of any species which does not benefit them in a way they can personally measure... do you ever feel so so panicked and suffocated?

[magistralucis]

@absolut--kurant!

[fast-safety-nets-hyderabad]

Expert Insights into Pigeon Netting Services

Pigeon problems can be a significant nuisance, especially in urban environments like Hyderabad. Pigeons not only create messes with their droppings but can also pose health risks and damage property. To address these challenges, professional pigeon netting services offer effective and humane solutions. In this blog post, we delve into expert insights on pigeon netting services with Fast Safety Nets Hyderabad, a leading provider in the field.

Understanding the Need for Pigeon Netting: Pigeons are notorious for nesting in residential and commercial buildings, leading to a range of issues such as:

Health Hazards: Pigeon droppings can harbor harmful bacteria and fungi, posing health risks to humans.

Property Damage: Acidic droppings can corrode building materials, causing long-term damage.

Cleanliness Issues: Accumulated droppings and nesting materials create unsightly and unsanitary conditions.

Types of Pigeon Nets: Fast Safety Nets Hyderabad offers a variety of pigeon netting solutions tailored to different needs:

Transparent Nets: These nets blend seamlessly with your balcony or window, providing protection without compromising aesthetics.

Heavy-Duty Nets: Designed for high-traffic areas, these nets offer robust protection and durability.

UV-Stabilized Nets: These nets resist weathering and degradation, ensuring long-lasting performance even in harsh sunlight.

Installation Process: Professional installation is crucial for the effectiveness and longevity of pigeon nets. Fast Safety Nets Hyderabad follows a meticulous process:

Site Assessment: Experts evaluate the area to determine the best type of net and installation method.

Customized Solutions: Nets are tailored to fit the specific dimensions and requirements of your space.

Secure Installation: Using high-quality materials and tools, the team ensures the nets are securely fastened and tensioned.

Post-Installation Support: Follow-up services ensure that the installation remains effective and any adjustments can be made if necessary.

Benefits of Choosing Fast Safety Nets Hyderabad:

Expertise and Experience: With years of experience in the field, the team offers knowledgeable and efficient service.

Quality Materials: Only the best materials are used, ensuring durability and reliability.

Customer Satisfaction: Fast Safety Nets Hyderabad prides itself on excellent customer service and satisfaction.

Customer Testimonials: Here’s what some of our satisfied customers have to say:

“Fast Safety Nets Hyderabad provided a seamless experience from start to finish. Our balcony is now pigeon-free, and the nets are barely noticeable!”

“Professional and efficient service. The team did a fantastic job, and our property is much cleaner now.”

Conclusion: Pigeon netting is an essential service for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and integrity of your property. With expert insights from Fast Safety Nets Hyderabad, you can trust that your pigeon problems will be handled effectively and humanely. For reliable and professional pigeon netting services, contact Fast Safety Nets Hyderabad and enjoy a pigeon-free environment.

[sentient-rift]

Multiverse War Part 7

(Continued from here on @fallen-symphony)

In order to help with the Multiverse War, Mr. Tinker returned to his original dimension to see if he could grab some robots who could help fight Slur's army. Things would not be like last time, because he was no longer defenseless. With him was his boy, Terios, along with Gamma and Emerl to back him up. Despite this, they wanted this mission to go as quick as possible. Dr. Starline still wanted his blood for "murdering" Dr. Eggman, after all.

"You sure about this, Mr. Tinker? If Dr. Starline took control of your robots, doesn't that mean we won't have any to bring back?"

"I know... This is a long shot. But I'm hoping there's at least one robot Dr. Starline didn't know about. I want to help our team win this Multiverse war as much as possible..."

"Should we check with Metal Sonic... I mean Shard. You said he helps fight against Dr. Starline, right?"

"That's true, Terios," Mr. Tinker said, "But I need him to look after Belle for me. I need to know she's safe while I'm away."

"EVEN IF WE DON'T FIND A ROBOT ALLY, I BELIEVE WE CAN STILL WIN THIS WAR. OUR NUMBERS HAVE GROWN BEFORE SLUR HAS EVEN STARTED PUTTING TOGETHER AN ARMY."

"Oh, I wouldn't be so sure of that, my friend," a familiar voice said from behind them.

Turning around, they saw Dr. Starline. However, he wasn't alone. With him were Eggman Nega, as well as a robot he hadn't seen in awhile.

"Greetings, Mr. Tinker. I hope you don't mind me using this fellow as my equivalent to your Metal Sonic."

"..."

"Metal Knuckles..." Mr. Tinker said as he looked at the robot Knuckles doppelganger.

"Whoa! You made a robot version of that knucklehead?" Emerl asked, "How come I never seen him around?"

"I locked him away ever since Metal rebelled and became Neo Metal Sonic," Mr. Tinker answered, "Even though I was able to reprogram Metal Sonic with absolute loyalty, I felt at the time that I couldn't keep track of two Metal Series robots and just focused on Metal Sonic rather than reprograming Metal Knuckles as well."

"A foolish oversight on your end, dear ancestor... Because you decided to discard it instead of fixing it, Dr. Starline had no trouble reprogramming Metal Knuckles to be absolutely loyal to him. I must say, with skills like his, it's no wonder Slur sent me to recruit him."

Recruit? That explains it. Nega is working for Slur, and now it seems Dr. Starline will be working for her as well.

"I must say, I was quite the fool for ever looking up to your former identity, Mr. Tinker. I've come to learn that Eggman Nega here is a far more superior Eggman than you ever were. I guess it's somewhat fortunate for you, though. I no longer hold that grudge against you for 'murdering' that has-been. And Slur seems to know what she's doing if she's recruiting those with armies like the Eggman Empire..."

Of course. That what Dr. Starline was referring to earlier. Slur's team may be small when it came to main members, but if most of them were leaders of an army, than their combined forces would create the biggest army in the universe.

"With that said, you are still on the enemy team. I can't just let you go after breaking in here now, can I?"

The platypus was quick to sick Metal Knuckles at Mr. Tinker and his team. It didn't take long for Terios and the other robots to defend the reformed genius.

"You're not touching my father!" Terios said as he changed into his Green Grenade Style and shot the Knuckles lookalike. However, it didn't seem to do much.

"You didn't honestly believe I reprogrammed Metal Knuckles but not take the opportunity to give him upgrades, did you?" Dr. Starline said with a mischievous grin.

Metal Knuckles countered with a Megaton Punch that sent the Shadow Android flying. Emerl ran at sonic speed to try and catch him, while Gamma initiated battle mode.

"NOW ENGAGING ENEMY UNIT! MISSION: PROTECT MR. TINKER!"

Gamma threw powerful punches at Metal Knuckles, putting up a good fight against the robot echidna.

"You're not the only one who's been upgrading his robots, Dr. Starline," Mr. Tinker said, "Gamma is a new and improved robot from his early days. I'm sure he can even give Omega a run for his money."

"I admit, I'm impressed," Starline said, slowly clapped his hands, "Even if you're still the inferior Eggman, you're still a genius in your own right. However, you seemed to have forgotten something..."

Before he knew it, Mr. Tinker and Gamma were surrounded by enemy Eggman Robots.

"This place belongs to me now, and all the robots you left here are under my command. Well, save for Metal Sonic and those two lackey robots. I always suspected those two were loyal to you. I should have reprogrammed them instead of falling for their sudden allegiance to me. Had it not been for Metal Sonic rescuing them, I would have had my chance to punish them for their little stunt."

Mr. Tinker let out a sigh of relief upon hearing that Orbot and Cubot were safe. He was afraid they would have either been reprogrammed, or worse... Dismantled.

"Anyhow, it doesn't matter how strong your robots are. I doubt they can take on an entire army. I suggest you surrender and accept your fate. We've clearly won the battle today.

"Don't count us out just yet!"

Blasting through the horde of robots were Terios and Emerl. With their combined efforts, along with Gamma by their side, they were able to take down quite a few of Starline's forces. However, the army just continued to grow, and they began to become overwhelmed. Mr. Tinker began to panic... But not for his own life this time. No, he was worried about his boys. Even though they came to protect him, Mr. Tinker couldn't forgive himself if one of them were killed in battle.

I need to call for backup, Mr. Tinker thought to himself.

And before he could even activate his communicator, a dimensional rift opened above them. Did RiFT see what was going on and send backup ahead of time? But then again, something was different about this rift. The color was different, being more of a purplish pink rather than its usual indigo. Was this Slur's dimensional gateway? But them again, RiFT described her gateways as a blue-green color. Who's rift was this?!

It did not take long for someone to jump out, and he was a complete stranger to Mr. Tinker. But judging from Starline and Nega's face, they had no idea who he was, neither.

"Are you... For us?" the platypus asked, "Or for Mr. Tinker?"

"..."

The stranger didn't answer. He just looked sternly at Dr. Starline, then at Eggman Nega, who began to look a little worried. It was clear he didn't view them as allies. The mysterious robot boy then looked at Mr. Tinker. Unlike the evil scientists, he gave the reformed genius a warm, reassuring smile, as if saying "Don't worry. I'm on your side." However, there was something more to it... It was almost as if he was greeting an old friend. But Mr. Tinker knew he never met this robot boy before...

The boy landed where Emerl, Terios, and Gamma were, ready to fight by their side.

"Well, it's clear he's with them," Nega said, "No need to hesitate, Starline. Destroy him along with the others."

"With pleasure," said the platypus, "Robots! Attack!"

The Eggman robots charged at Mr. Tinker's team once again. It was at this moment that the robot boy finally spoke.

"Hey. You have the ability to copy abilities, right?" he asked Emerl.

"Yeah. It's a Gizoid thing," Emerl answered, "Did RiFT tell you that?"

"Yes, and no," the boy said, "I'll explain later. Just watch what I can do, alright?"

"Sure. I could use some more abilities," said Emerl.

The android flew into the air again before dashing down into a horde of robots like a homing missile. All robots who made contact with him were destroyed in an instant.

"Whoa!" Emerl shouted with excitement, "That's like a Super Homing Attack! If only Sonic could see that!"

After the cheering, Emerl continued to observe the boy's dash attack until it was registered in his memory bank. The Gizoid then began dashing into robots just like the boy. With two of them performing this attack, it made taking out the robot army a little faster and easier. With that said, it was only four of them taking on an army. How long would they be able to last.

"It doesn't matter that an additional member joined you!" Starline said, "It's only a matter of time before my army gets the upper hand, and you all perish..."

Beep! Beep! Beep!

Nega's communicator was getting a call from Slur.

"Nega! What's taking you so long?! Did you get Starline to join us?"

"Yes, Lady Slur," Nega answered, "We just had a run in with some of our adversaries is all."

"Well, put it on hold. The time will come to destroy them. But right now, we need you and Starline over here! The other recruit isn't cooperating! Teseo and Analogman's hacking is keeping him under control for now, but his resistance is strong! Obake will need your help in reprogramming him!"

"Very well," said Nega, "We'll be right there."

After Nega ended the call, Starline let out a sigh.

"It seems we'll have to postpone our battle," he said, "I really was looking forward to seeing you crushed by the very robots you built... But perhaps another time."

Using the device Slur gave him, Nega opened a portal back to base, with Starline, Metal Knuckles, and the remaining Eggman Robots following him. Mr. Tinker could finally breathe after the portal closed. Everyone was safe, thanks to this mysterious stranger.

"Thank you," Mr. Tinker said, "I don't know who you are, but you helped us last a little longer."

Mr. Tinker reached an arm out for a handshake.

"I'm Mr. Tinker. Glad to have you on the team..."

What the reformed genius didn't see coming was instead of a handshake, the robot boy embraced him. What he said only surprised him even more.

"Father... I thought I would never see you again..."

Father? Mr. Tinker would have remembered building this boy if he were truly his creator. But this boy sounded so genuine. Despite being a robot, he spoke like a boy finally seeing his long lost father. He was like Belle and Terios; He was a robot with a heart. It may not sound like something Eggman would build, but it definitely sounded like he was a creation of Mr. Tinker's.

"I... I'm sorry, my boy..." Mr. Tinker said, "But I'm afraid you have me confused with..."

"No, it's okay," said the android, "I know you aren't the Mr. Tinker of my dimension... It's just... Good to see your face again after so long."

This was just like when Mr. Tinker met the Belle from a different dimension. Despite knowing she was a different Belle, he still considered her his daughter. Despite understanding what this boy was feeling, he didn't understand how he doesn't know of his existence. Surely, if there was a Mr. Tinker in his dimension, then would there be a version of this robot boy in his own dimension as well? Mr. Tinker couldn't explain it, but there was something "off-worldly" about him, like he didn't really belong in this universe. And yet, he's calling Mr. Tinker "father?"

It seemed Terios liked the idea, as he was tugging on the robot boy's arm like a little kid would to a big brother he looked up to.

"Does this mean... You're my brother?" the Shadow Android asked.

"If Mr. Tinker made you, then yes... And no."

"Here we go again..." Emerl said, "You told us you'd explain later. I think now is a good a time as any."

"It will be best to explain everything when we meet up with RiFT," the robot boy said, "But I will give you a short version of it right now; My name is Rodea, and I come from a Paradox Dimension."

To be continued...

(New Paradox Muse coming soon!)

[dbphantom]

drew this on my phone in the gallery app at like 4am i just cleaned it up + colored it in for funsies. their relationship means everything to me. caleb's magical girl transformation involves lots of holographic pixels and he is fucking pissed

bonus image accompanying the story from the tags

also i swear i do actually draw the other Veneer characters i'm just fixating on the scientists rn

in order left to right, top row to bottom row: Thrymr Orvyn, Leonardo James Bingham [Bing for short], Echo Adan, Jack Mako Hyder [former drowned corpse], Ike Olis, Bing (again) and Chase Allen [code name: Orion] with his pet parasite, Echo (again), Bing (again x2), and Jikan Diggory with Rose the cat

i guess jikan also counts under the scientist umbrella, but he's not crestfall...

[asgardian--angels]

Planet's Fucked: What Can You Do To Help? (Long Post)

Since nobody is talking about the existential threat to the climate and the environment a second Trump term/Republican government control will cause, which to me supersedes literally every other issue, I wanted to just say my two cents, and some things you can do to help. I am a conservation biologist, whose field was hit substantially by the first Trump presidency. I study wild bees, birds, and plants.

In case anyone forgot what he did last time, he gagged scientists' ability to talk about climate change, he tried zeroing budgets for agencies like the NOAA, he attempted to gut protections in the Endangered Species Act (mainly by redefining 'take' in a way that would allow corporations to destroy habitat of imperiled species with no ramifications), he tried to do the same for the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (the law that offers official protection for native non-game birds), he sought to expand oil and coal extraction from federal protected lands, he shrunk the size of multiple national preserves, HE PULLED US OUT OF THE PARIS CLIMATE AGREEMENT, and more.

We are at a crucial tipping point in being able to slow the pace of climate change, where we decide what emissions scenario we will operate at, with existential consequences for both the environment and people. We are also in the middle of the Sixth Mass Extinction, with the rate of species extinctions far surpassing background rates due completely to human actions. What we do now will determine the fate of the environment for hundreds or thousands of years - from our ability to grow key food crops (goodbye corn belt! I hated you anyway but), to the pressure on coastal communities that will face the brunt of sea level rise and intensifying extreme weather events, to desertification, ocean acidification, wildfires, melting permafrost (yay, outbreaks of deadly frozen viruses!), and a breaking down of ecosystems and ecosystem services due to continued habitat loss and species declines, especially insect declines. The fact that the environment is clearly a low priority issue despite the very real existential threat to so many people, is beyond my ability to understand. I do partly blame the public education system for offering no mandatory environmental science curriculum or any at all in most places. What it means is that it will take the support of everyone who does care to make any amount of difference in this steeply uphill battle.

There are not enough environmental scientists to solve these issues, not if public support is not on our side and the majority of the general public is either uninformed or actively hostile towards climate science (or any conservation science).

So what can you, my fellow Americans, do to help mitigate and minimize the inevitable damage that lay ahead?

I'm not going to tell you to recycle more or take shorter showers. I'll be honest, that stuff is a drop in the bucket. What does matter on the individual level is restoring and protecting habitat, reducing threats to at-risk species, reducing pesticide use, improving agricultural practices, and pushing for policy changes. Restoring CONNECTIVITY to our landscape - corridors of contiguous habitat - will make all the difference for wildlife to be able to survive a changing climate and continued human population expansion.

**Caveat that I work in the northeast with pollinators and birds so I cannot provide specific organizations for some topics, including climate change focused NGOs. Scientists on tumblr who specialize in other fields, please add your own recommended resources. **

We need two things: FUNDING and MANPOWER.

You may surprised to find that an insane amount of conservation work is carried out by volunteers. We don't ever have the funds to pay most of the people who want to help. If you really really care, consider going into a conservation-related field as a career. It's rewarding, passionate work.

At the national level, please support:

The Nature Conservancy

Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation

Cornell Lab of Ornithology (including eBird)

National Audubon Society

Federal Duck Stamps (you don't need to be a hunter to buy one!)

These first four work to acquire and restore critical habitat, change environmental policy, and educate the public. There is almost certainly a Nature Conservancy-owned property within driving distance of you. Xerces plays a very large role in pollinator conservation, including sustainable agriculture, native bee monitoring programs, and the Bee City/Bee Campus USA programs. The Lab of O is one of the world's leaders in bird research and conservation. Audubon focuses on bird conservation. You can get annual memberships to these organizations and receive cool swag and/or a subscription to their publications which are well worth it. You can also volunteer your time; we need thousands of volunteers to do everything from conducting wildlife surveys, invasive species removal, providing outreach programming, managing habitat/clearing trails, planting trees, you name it. Federal Duck Stamps are the major revenue for wetland conservation; hunters need to buy them to hunt waterfowl but anyone can get them to collect!

THERE ARE DEFINITELY MORE, but these are a start.

Additionally, any federal or local organizations that seek to provide support and relief to those affected by hurricanes, sea level rise, any form of coastal climate change...

At the regional level:

These are a list of topics that affect major regions of the United States. Since I do not work in most of these areas I don't feel confident recommending specific organizations, but please seek resources relating to these as they are likely major conservation issues near you.

PRAIRIE CONSERVATION & PRAIRIE POTHOLE WETLANDS

DRYING OF THE COLORADO RIVER (good overview video linked)

PROTECTION OF ESTUARIES AND SALTMARSH, ESPECIALLY IN THE DELAWARE BAY AND LONG ISLAND (and mangroves further south, everglades etc; this includes restoring LIVING SHORELINES instead of concrete storm walls; also check out the likely-soon extinction of saltmarsh sparrows)

UNDAMMING MAJOR RIVERS (not just the Colorado; restoring salmon runs, restoring historic floodplains)

NATIVE POLLINATOR DECLINES (NOT honeybees. for fuck's sake. honeybees are non-native domesticated animals. don't you DARE get honeybee hives to 'save the bees')

WILDLIFE ALONG THE SOUTHERN BORDER (support the Mission Butterfly Center!)

INVASIVE PLANT AND ANIMAL SPECIES (this is everywhere but the specifics will differ regionally, dear lord please help Hawaii)

LOSS OF WETLANDS NATIONWIDE (some states have lost over 90% of their wetlands, I'm looking at you California, Ohio, Illinois)

INDUSTRIAL AGRICULTURE, esp in the CORN BELT and CALIFORNIA - this is an issue much bigger than each of us, but we can work incrementally to promote sustainable practices and create habitat in farmland-dominated areas. Support small, local farms, especially those that use soil regenerative practices, no-till agriculture, no pesticides/Integrated Pest Management/no neonicotinoids/at least non-persistent pesticides. We need more farmers enrolling in NRCS programs to put farmland in temporary or permanent wetland easements, or to rent the land for a 30-year solar farm cycle. We've lost over 99% of our prairies to corn and soybeans. Let's not make it 100%.

INDIGENOUS LAND-BACK EFFORTS/INDIGENOUS LAND MANAGEMENT/TEK (adding this because there have been increasing efforts not just for reparations but to also allow indigenous communities to steward and manage lands either fully independently or alongside western science, and it would have great benefits for both people and the land; I know others on here could speak much more on this. Please platform indigenous voices)

HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS (get your neighbors to stop dumping fertilizers on their lawn next to lakes, reduce agricultural runoff)

OCEAN PLASTIC (it's not straws, it's mostly commercial fishing line/trawling equipment and microplastics)

A lot of these are interconnected. And of course not a complete list.

At the state and local level:

You probably have the most power to make change at the local level!

Support or volunteer at your local nature centers, local/state land conservancy non-profits (find out who owns&manages the preserves you like to hike at!), state fish & game dept/non-game program, local Audubon chapters (they do a LOT). Participate in a Christmas Bird Count!

Join local garden clubs, which install and maintain town plantings - encourage them to use NATIVE plants. Join a community garden!

Get your college campus or city/town certified in the Bee Campus USA/Bee City USA programs from the Xerces Society

Check out your state's official plant nursery, forest society, natural heritage program, anything that you could become a member of, get plants from, or volunteer at.

Volunteer to be part of your town's conservation commission, which makes decisions about land management and funding

Attend classes or volunteer with your land grant university's cooperative extension (including master gardener programs)

Literally any volunteer effort aimed at improving the local environment, whether that's picking up litter, pulling invasive plants, installing a local garden, planting trees in a city park, ANYTHING. make a positive change in your own sphere. learn the local issues affecting your nearby ecosystems. I guarantee some lake or river nearby is polluted

MAKE HABITAT IN YOUR COMMUNITY. Biggest thing you can do. Use plants native to your area in your yard or garden. Ditch your lawn. Don't use pesticides (including mosquito spraying, tick spraying, Roundup, etc). Don't use fertilizers that will run off into drinking water. Leave the leaves in your yard. Get your school/college to plant native gardens. Plant native trees (most trees planted in yards are not native). Remove invasive plants in your yard.

On this last point, HERE ARE EASY ONLINE RESOURCES TO FIND NATIVE PLANTS and LEARN ABOUT NATIVE GARDENING:

Xerces Society Pollinator Conservation Resource Center

Pollinator Pathway

Audubon Native Plant Finder

Homegrown National Park (and Doug Tallamy's other books)

National Wildlife Federation Native Plant Finder (clunky but somewhat helpful)

Heather Holm (for prairie/midwest/northeast)

MonarchGard w/ Benjamin Vogt (for prairie/midwest)

Native Plant Trust (northeast & mid-atlantic)

Grow Native Massachusetts (northeast)

Habitat Gardening in Central New York (northeast)

There are many more - I'm not familiar with resources for western states. Print books are your biggest friend. Happy to provide a list of those.

Lastly, you can help scientists monitor species using citizen science. Contribute to iNaturalist, eBird, Bumblebee Watch, or any number of more geographically or taxonomically targeted programs (for instance, our state has a butterfly census carried out by citizen volunteers).

In short? Get curious, get educated, get involved. Notice your local nature, find out how it's threatened, and find out who's working to protect it that you can help with. The health of the planet, including our resilience to climate change, is determined by small local efforts to maintain and restore habitat. That is how we survive this. When government funding won't come, when we're beat back at every turn trying to get policy changed, it comes down to each individual person creating a safe refuge for nature.

Thanks for reading this far. Please feel free to add your own credible resources and organizations.

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prommy im not gonna do anything but plotting domestic terrorism is so soothing

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Building Safety: Benefits of Pigeon Nets

Urban areas are often plagued by pigeon infestations, leading to various health hazards and property damage. One of the most effective solutions to this problem is the installation of pigeon nets. Sai Ram Safety Nets Chennai offers top-quality pigeon net solutions designed to enhance building safety and maintain cleanliness. In this blog post, we will explore the numerous benefits of pigeon nets for building safety.

1. Health and Hygiene:

1.1 Disease Prevention: Pigeon droppings are a known carrier of diseases such as histoplasmosis, cryptococcosis, and psittacosis. By installing pigeon nets, you can prevent pigeons from roosting and nesting around your building, thereby reducing the risk of these diseases and promoting a healthier environment.

1.2 Cleanliness: Pigeon droppings can create unsightly and unhygienic conditions on window sills, balconies, and rooftops. Pigeon nets help maintain cleanliness by keeping these areas free from droppings and nesting materials, making regular cleaning tasks less frequent and less arduous.

2. Property Protection:

2.1 Prevent Structural Damage: The acidic nature of pigeon droppings can cause significant damage to building materials, including metal, concrete, and stone. Over time, this can lead to costly repairs. Pigeon nets act as a protective barrier, preventing droppings from accumulating and preserving the structural integrity of your building.

2.2 Avoid Clogging: Pigeons often nest in gutters, drains, and other openings, causing blockages that can lead to water damage and other issues. Pigeon nets prevent birds from accessing these areas, ensuring that water drainage systems function properly.

3. Safety Considerations:

3.1 Minimize Slip Hazards: Accumulated pigeon droppings can create slippery surfaces, posing a risk of slips and falls. By installing pigeon nets, you can keep walkways, ledges, and other surfaces clean and safe.

3.2 Reduce Noise Pollution: Pigeons can be noisy, especially when they congregate in large numbers. Their constant cooing and fluttering can be a nuisance to building occupants. Pigeon nets help create a quieter environment by preventing birds from roosting near windows and other areas.

4. Aesthetic Benefits:

4.1 Maintain Building Appearance: Pigeon droppings and nests can mar the appearance of a building, giving it a neglected and dirty look. Pigeon nets help maintain the aesthetic appeal of your property by keeping it clean and bird-free.

4.2 Transparent Options: Modern pigeon nets, like those offered by Sai Ram Safety Nets Chennai, are available in transparent or color-matching options that blend seamlessly with your building's exterior, ensuring they do not detract from its visual appeal.

5. Cost-Effective Solution:

5.1 Long-Term Savings: While there is an initial cost for installing pigeon nets, the long-term savings are substantial. By preventing damage and reducing cleaning and maintenance expenses, pigeon nets prove to be a cost-effective investment for building owners.

6. Easy Maintenance:

6.1 Durable and Weather-Resistant: Pigeon nets from Sai Ram Safety Nets Chennai are made from high-quality, UV-stabilized materials that can withstand harsh weather conditions. This durability ensures that the nets remain effective and require minimal maintenance over time.

6.2 Simple Cleaning: Pigeon nets are easy to clean and maintain. Regularly removing any trapped debris or dust will keep the nets in optimal condition and ensure they continue to provide effective protection.

7. Environmental and Humane Approach:

7.1 Humane Bird Control: Pigeon nets offer a humane way to control bird populations without causing harm to the birds. This is important for maintaining ecological balance and adhering to wildlife protection guidelines.

7.2 Eco-Friendly Materials: Opting for eco-friendly pigeon nets made from recyclable materials can further enhance your building's sustainability efforts.

Conclusion: Pigeon nets are an essential addition to any building in urban areas, providing numerous benefits from health and hygiene to property protection and aesthetic maintenance. Sai Ram Safety Nets Chennai offers high-quality pigeon net solutions that ensure your building remains safe, clean, and visually appealing. Investing in pigeon nets is a proactive step towards enhancing building safety and preserving the value of your property.

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Phew. This one took, uh… a bit longer than expected due to other projects both irl and art-wise, but it’s finally here. The long-awaited domestic animal infographic! Unfortunately, I didn’t have enough space to cover every single domestic animal (I’m so sorry, reindeer and koi, my beloveds) but I tried to include as many of the “major ones” as possible.

I made this chart in response to a lot of the misunderstandings I hear concerning domestic animals, so I hope it’s helpful!

Further information I didn’t have any room to add or expand on:

🐈 “Breed” and “species” are not synonyms! Breeds are specific to domesticated animals. A Bengal Tiger is a species of tiger. A Siamese is a breed of domestic cat.

🐀 Different colors are also not what makes a breed. A breed is determined by having genetics that are unique to that breed. So a “bluenose pitbull” is not a different breed from a “rednose pitbull”, but an American Pitbull Terrier is a different breed from an American Bully! Animals that have been domesticated for longer tend to have more seperate breeds as these differing genetics have had time to develop.

🐕 It takes hundreds of generations for an animal to become domesticated. While the “domesticated fox experiment” had interesting results, there were not enough generations involved for the foxes to become truly domesticated and their differences from wild foxes were more due to epigenetics (heritable traits that do not change the DNA sequence but rather activate or deactivate parts of it; owed to the specific circumstances of its parents’ behavior and environment.)

🐎 Wild animals that are raised in human care are not domesticated, but they can be considered “tamed.” This means that they still have all their wild instincts, but are less inclined to attack or be frightened of humans. A wild animal that lives in the wild but near human settlements and is less afraid of humans is considered “habituated.” Tamed and habituated animals are not any less dangerous than wild animals, and should still be treated with the same respect. Foxes, otters, raccoons, servals, caracals, bush babies, opossums, owls, monkeys, alligators, and other wild animals can be tamed or habituated, but they have not undergone hundreds of generations of domestication, so they are not domesticated animals.

🐄 Also, as seen above, these animals have all been domesticated for a reason, be it food, transport, pest control, or otherwise, at a time when less practical options existed. There is no benefit to domesticating other species in the modern day, so if you’ve got a hankering for keeping a wild animal as a pet, instead try to find the domestic equivalent of that wild animal! There are several dog breeds that look and behave like wolves or foxes, pigeons and chickens can make great pet birds and have hundreds of colorful fancy breeds, rats can be just as intelligent and social as a small monkey (and less expensive and dangerous to boot,) and ferrets are pretty darn close to minks and otters! There’s no need to keep a wolf in a house when our ancestors have already spent 20,000+ years to make them house-compatible.

🐖 This was stated in the infographic, but I feel like I must again reiterate that domestic animals do not belong in the wild, and often become invasive when feral. Their genetics have been specifically altered in such a way that they depend on humans for optimal health. We are their habitat. This is why you only really see feral pigeons in cities, and feral cats around settlements. They are specifically adapted to live with humans, so they stay even when unwanted. However, this does not mean they should live in a way that doesn’t put their health and comfort as a top priority! If we are their world, it is our duty to make it as good as possible. Please research any pet you get before bringing them home!

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Bird Control Solutions in Gurgaon

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1.) I’d rather have cats keeping mouse populations under control over people leaving poison out, which is way more harmful to the environment and other animals

2.) Some places are safer for cats than others. Busy roads or places with a lot of predators are good reasons to keep your cat inside. But it’s up to the individual owners to assess their circumstances and make an informed decision

3.) Letting your cats out is not inherently neglectful. Done right, it’s actually safer for them. A cat that’s determined to escape WILL get out, and they’re safer if they’re supervised, familiar with the environment, brought in at night, know how to get back in, have the skills to fend for themselves, trained to come in when called, are wearing a tracker, etc, etc. It’s the same way teaching your kid to swim is better at preventing drowning over a lifetime than banning them from going to pools as children

4.) Same thing with vaccinating your cats, fixing them, and knowing how to patch them up. They’re much better off being medically prepared to be out than getting out anyway and being way more vulnerable to health threats

5.) Cats have different personalities. Some are happy exclusively indoors and would hate being outside, others are not satisfied indoors at all. Some cats are happier/healthier indoors, but others are healthier/happier with access to the outside. It’s again up to individual owners to make a decision based on the specific circumstances, not just black and white

6.) If you embrace the cat’s natural instincts rather than trying to suppress them, you can actually teach cats to hunt mice/rats specifically. Again, it’s not about it’s always right/wrong to let cats hunt, it’s about being intentional with whichever choice you make

7.) Cats in homes are better than cats on the street. All the arguments you’ve listed are larger threats with larger stray populations than with a well cared for cat being allowed outside in a controlled way. That cat that you advocate for re-homing despite having a home would be taking that home from another cat who needs it way more

8.) The blanket claim that all cat owners who let their cats out are unqualified is not only misleading, it’s actively harmful. It’s not realistic to be all or nothing. Do you also think all farm cats should be re-homed?? Reminder that farm cats are typically feral and not determined to be good candidates to be adopted as pets, so the alternative is them being strays. Are you anti tnr too?? It’s not the perfect solution so why bother at all??

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, overdramatic accusations do more harm than good. Calling people abusive/neglectful for making an informed decision about their pets both waters down the impact of calling out ACTUAL abuse and negatively impacts those pet owners and their pets. Maybe find a way to actually concretely help cats (or local bird populations if that’s your bigger concern) rather than being nasty (in a naive way, no less) on tumblr

Friendly reminder to "outdoor cat" proponents that the common housecat (felis catus) is on the list of top 100 most dangerous invasive alien species and are listed as a worldwide threat.

Friendly reminder that the common housecat (felis catus) are credited with the extinction of at least 33 species of wildlife globally, primarily birds, small reptiles, and rodents.

Friendly reminder of all the hazards that exist out in the world including diseases, other animals, humans, cars, environmental dangers, and so on.

Friendly reminder that domesticated species are not suited to natural environments and can not support or defend themselves.

Friendly reminder that negligence is a form of animal cruelty.

Keep your cats indoors. I don't care that you think your cat is so much happier outside. I don't care that you think he's living a fuller life by being able to massacre local fauna. Either keep him inside and enrich him properly like a good pet owner, or rehome him to someone who can and never own an animal again. This is non-negotiable.