Life with cats, and other things…
1035/31st January 2023 The weather bureau referred to it as "flurries" but briefly it had more the appearance of a blizzard. Not that our feathered friends were daunted. If you don't like birds, today's post is probably not for you! A flock ( or two?) of Starlings are hanging out with us lately, providing endless … Continue reading Fierce friends
0757/10th March 2022 Yesterday afternoon's sudden, unexpectedly heavy snowfall precipitated a frenzy at the bird feeders and a rare opportunity to get some photos while they were too preoccupied to notice me in the window. Oh, the squawking and scrabbling! "Wow, mate! Don't rock the boat!" Sparrows don't stand a chance when the bully-boys arrive, … Continue reading Frenzy
A few mornings ago as I finished my tea, I spotted a "dule" of mourning doves in the tree we call the 'waiting room' but before I could focus properly, they had all bogged off leaving one brave soul to pose. Or maybe it had been asleep. It looked a little bemused: "Where'd everyone go?" … Continue reading On going challenge