Life with cats, and other things…
. The trouble with noticing particular animals or birds is that when they disappear you are left wondering what became of them. When last year's Notso vanished, I had a good idea where she had gone, a comforting story that had some validity. Cowbirds lay their eggs in other bird's nests, so when an odd … Continue reading What’s best
21st march 2024 This particular favourite tree is best viewed in Winter when the shape and length of its limbs can be appreciated. . When it is clad for Summer, it blends in with its partner trees and one tends not to notice this very splendid oak. . Not everyone shares my enthusiasm for Winter. … Continue reading Follow us home!
28th January 2024 Yesterday was one of those rare times when the view beyond my kitchen window was drab. After sliding around for a couple of days on receding snow, it was mud that nearly took my feet from under me. Still, the sparrows were singing a merry tune and there was a trace of … Continue reading Rations
1322/17th January 2024 Notso's visit on January 7th was as short as it was unexpected. We presume she had attached herself to a flock of starlings and after her brief hello, she was gone once more. . Cowbirds are often seen with red-winged blackbirds and starlings but Notso was alone and we suspected she thought … Continue reading Not of a feather
1920/26th August 2023 "Master Sparrow! It's eating our nuts!" . " Master S told us to fly up in its face." "But it went right on chomping?" "It was sitting on our wheelbarrow!" "How did it get its fat ass up there?" . "That's rather unkind talk!" "Do you call me fat behind my back?" … Continue reading Only yesterday
0653/31st March 2023 There are days and not a few, when Word Press tries my considerable bank of patience. Perhaps the bank is less considerable these days. God knows I've had to make withdrawals to get this far. No doubt it's just me making exceptional demands. It's why I don't attempt to change my format … Continue reading Above ground
0638/1st March 2023 Days when I awake with a pounding headache, I am not best pleased to be assaulted by a cat. Toby is frustrated that I have taken to wearing a hat to deter him from yanking out mouthfuls of hair. So this morning he decided to bite me instead. "Oh Toby!" I protested. … Continue reading Partly
7th February 2023 "Ahoy! Complaints Department!" "There are squirrels in our breakfast!" . Mr/Mrs Cow are welcome. They are polite." "And wait their turn." "Long-beaks think they own the world." "Rude. Pushy. Pugilists." "Oh. That's a long word for a Sparrow. I think I'm going to faint." . "The little red one's alright." "She's got … Continue reading Sparrow woe
2nd January 2023 "Was it something I said?" "Rude she-cats! Mutter mutter." After hitting us up for three lots of breakfast, the boy took himself around the front to stare at the all-purpose hole in the sumac. Perhaps he fancied a main course of mouse or chipmunk. Then Grant went out with his walkers. Muffin … Continue reading *LBJ
0814/15th December 2022 A group of Sparrows, I've decided ought to be known as a "scavenge"! "Host" may be the proper name, according to Google, but I believe my title is more accurately descriptive. Bottoms up. You'll have to excuse my little friends. Someone told them there is a storm coming. So they are in … Continue reading Scavenge!