Two unrelated questions
Who knows, maybe someone reading knows something about this stuff.
1. Our Northern Cardinal nest is empty. From what I read online, this was the birth nest, and they were building another while the newborns were being taken care of in this one. Also, they will probably stay within a half mile radius their entire lives, and the parents may have babies again this season. What I haven't been able to find out is if they are done with this nest for good, or if they will reuse it. Daughter has been spellbound by the whole process that took place outside our window, and since it seems no longer used, would like to take it out and examine it, perhaps take it to class, that sort of thing. I do not want to do this if there is any possibility that it will be used again, i.e. do they build a new nest each time? I'm definitely not touching it if I don't know for sure. The question is then, can we remove the nest and know that it truly is not going to be reused?
2. Gastric bypass. A relative had it a few years back. At least two times recently it has been observed that he went to the restroom and vomited after a meal. I'm not sure if this is new or ongoing. This is apparently a big problem after surgery as you adjust your eating. What can it mean a few years later? Complications? Bulimia? What are the stats? Trying to understand some facts first before proceeding with concerned parties and the like. I haven't found a good comprehensive source yet. The question: Anyone know of any good online resources that address later issues like this?
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5 comments:
As for the cardinals- I'm pretty sure you're in the clear here. I collect nests around here from small songbirds and what not. Songbirds use their nests only once and then they discard them. However, I believe that there are other birds who may use an unused nest if they get the opportunity.
Anyway, I'm pretty sure that you're in the clear to remove this nest.
As for the Gastric bypass- I've heard and read (somewhere) that one of the possible side effect/complications of the surgery is that you vomit far more than you did before.
Of course, I'm not 100% positive on that but I definately remember hearing it or reading it somewhere.
BB, you just made my daughter's week with your input on the bird nest! Thank you. :)
Manx--
Maybe if you put some food out, the cardinal family will build a nest nearby next time they move.
My Mom has had this surgery 3 years ago, and, yes, she does vomit on average 1-2 times per week.
She tries to avoid getting too hungry. Social settings are particularly difficult for her because she is eating on other’s schedule so she has to wait to eat. Also, the food is often more exciting than her everyday fare. The line between enough and too much is very faint and easily missed when you've had the surgery, even after years of living that way.
Jennifer: Both times were in social settings, like you mentioned. Thank you so much for your input. It means a lot.
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