Now, I don’t totally dislike the snow. Don’t misunderstand me. A new snow is so beautiful, peaceful, pristine. The fact that this one fell on October 27th, and I had to drive to Cobleskill to get my son to his evening college class in it, though, wasn’t the most peaceful or beautiful moment. [Click title to read post ...]
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Carol, Grandma Travis, Dot, and Florence It’s been a busy few days here on the hill. Yesterday and the day before, I had a visitor whom I haven’t seen since 1985; my cousin Joey. It was so wonderful to see him again, and we spent several hours pouring over old photos and the memories [Click title to read post ...] The babies are growing already; I look at them today and see changes even from the video I put on YouTube yesterday. I’m growing more suspicious that the “robins” are grackles, and not robins at all. [Click title to read post ...] Quite a few friends have asked me to try to catch some updated chatter from the Starlings, Stars and Stripes. Last time I managed to acclimate them to the little mini cassette recorder on their cage, it was Stars who went into chat-box mode. Today, Stripes stepped up to the mic. [Click title to read post ...] Outdoor Aviary Completed Aviary Although the door no longer sports the historical “Chicken Little Lanai” sign, said sign is actually mounted on the side of the aviary, and the restoration work is done. Note the inventive sliding glass door … an old window my husband found in the shed and recycled. The entire inside of the aviary is secured with 1/4″ hardware cloth, bungee cords and branches are strung and scattered about for perches, a neat table/shelf is set up for food and water dishes, and the starlings and grackle have taken up residence. [Click title to read post ...] It’s a good bird, a nice bird. Strangely enough, a relatively quiet bird (compared to the starlings). I know most people’s experience with Common Grackles would not include the word “quiet” in the description, but in this case it applies. I like the bird. [Click title to read post ...] My friend Darcy rescues squirrels. She takes them in as little orphans, raises them lovingly, prepares them for the wild, and then releases them so they can be “real squirrels” again. Unlike her husband Wes, who does not name wildlife (this has sort of become a running joke, perpetuated by the likes of Oscar, Deja Vu, One-Eyed Susie, etc), she gives each squirrel a name … and it amazes me that Darcy can actually tell them apart. My thoughts on squirrels? “Better her than me”. [Click title to read post ...] “Like Weeds”, as the saying goes. I’ve added some photos, taken today, May 25th, to the baby bird gallery for your enjoyment. Compare today’s pictures to those taken a mere two weeks or less ago. It’s astounding how fast young birds grow and change. Of the three species here, some interesting facts: [Click title to read post ...] I think this is a good opening to simply remind everyone that baby animals are always better off with their mothers. Though it’s natural for humans to want to shelter and protect what they perceive as orphans or abandoned babies, most of the time those babies are not abandoned at all. [Click title to read post ...] |
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