I made some peanut butter suet cakes for the birds again yesterday. It takes very little time in the freezer to freeze them so I can put them out for the birds. So I put out one suet cake, then I saw how empty one of the other bird feeders was. I went back to my porch to get seed to fill that feeder and while I was filling it, this friendly little downy woodpecker landed on a branch of my apple tree no more than 3 feet from where I was standing. So, I backed away and hurried into the house to grab my camera to get a picture of the downy woodpecker enjoying the suet. But by the time I got back outside (it was less than one minute) there was a grackle at the suet feeder and the little downy woodpecker was way up high in the tree. The grackle flew off but the woodpecker didn’t return to the suet feeder. It soon flew away too. Photo op lost :(
It was a week ago today, that I lost my beloved Petey and I want to thank all of the posters that sent sympathy post notes. I’m grateful and wanted to acknowledge that to the posters.
I think I may have figured out why all the neighborhood cats like to divert through my yard. Besides the cardinals nesting in one of my fruit trees, I have around ten nesting pairs of starlings and what we call “itty-bitty birds” in the bushes around the foundation of the house. I am sure that the cats are checking on the welfare of the birds daily. Or maybe not.
DennisinSeattle over 4 years ago
OK, Ches, we know how you feel. Now put it in poetic language!
More_Cats_Than_Sense over 4 years ago
Wednesday Cats!!
WBCV!!#1
https://i.imgur.com/V5JaxD6.mp4
WBCV!!#2
https://i.imgur.com/HY9BQo9.mp4
WC!!#1
https://i.imgur.com/z77EiAZ.jpg
WC!!#2
https://i.imgur.com/LgmkJVE.jpg
WC!!#3
https://i.imgur.com/PVafVyg.jpg
WC!!#4
https://i.imgur.com/xrlipdz.jpg
WC!!#5
https://i.imgur.com/ZBgy1N6.jpg
WC!!#6
https://i.imgur.com/5tRYnSx.jpg
WC!!#7
https://i.imgur.com/vHuHSJI.jpg
WC!!#8
https://i.imgur.com/E1sibUu.jpg
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Bonus Bunnies For Wednesday!!!
BBVFW!!!#1
https://i.imgur.com/vsHd5pu.mp4
BBFW!!!#1
https://i.imgur.com/abbogYW.jpg
BBFW!!!#2
https://i.imgur.com/cadIuAl.jpg
BBFW!!!#3
https://i.imgur.com/402w3PN.jpg
BBFW!!#4
https://i.imgur.com/WQMiDcb.jpg
laughingkitty over 4 years ago
Keep working on it, Chesney. That second line needs tweaking.
laughingkitty over 4 years ago
Today is:
Earth Day
National Administrative Professional’s Day
National Jelly Bean Day. I got some jelly beans on Monday when Easter candy was reduced to 75% off. Orange and red are my favorite ones.
National Girl Scout Leader’s Day
National Bookmobile Day
laughingkitty over 4 years ago
I made some peanut butter suet cakes for the birds again yesterday. It takes very little time in the freezer to freeze them so I can put them out for the birds. So I put out one suet cake, then I saw how empty one of the other bird feeders was. I went back to my porch to get seed to fill that feeder and while I was filling it, this friendly little downy woodpecker landed on a branch of my apple tree no more than 3 feet from where I was standing. So, I backed away and hurried into the house to grab my camera to get a picture of the downy woodpecker enjoying the suet. But by the time I got back outside (it was less than one minute) there was a grackle at the suet feeder and the little downy woodpecker was way up high in the tree. The grackle flew off but the woodpecker didn’t return to the suet feeder. It soon flew away too. Photo op lost :(
marilynnbyerly over 4 years ago
Ches, I do a killer rendition of “How Do I Love Thee?” if you need some help.
LastRoseOfSummer 1 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Oh Ches, that was adorable. You really have a sweetie streak deep down. Unfortunately, so deep you can’t usually find it.
FrannieL Premium Member over 4 years ago
It was a week ago today, that I lost my beloved Petey and I want to thank all of the posters that sent sympathy post notes. I’m grateful and wanted to acknowledge that to the posters.
ladykat over 4 years ago
Chesney, that second line doesn’t quite scan.
jessegooddog over 4 years ago
Ches, whatever you do, don’t invite her to Mousies.
bbear over 4 years ago
BBEAR’s Wednesday posts:
1. “You amused there, bud?”
https://i.imgur.com/Iv6T37i.mp4
2. Gotta teach those hoomans to respect feline social distancing.
https://i.imgur.com/eIzWrNE.mp4
3. This bored kitty decides to entertain himself in an unusual way during quarantine.
https://www.facebook.com/officialbadcat/videos/1606905112812110/
4. I’ve never seen a soap dispenser like this before!
https://www.facebook.com/kitnipbox/videos/638767830024979/
5. A cute kitten post: when you’re working at home and your coworker shows up to help.
https://i.imgur.com/Zv5XUSs.jpg
6. “Verrry interesting.”
https://i.imgur.com/Toehhs8.jpg
7. When you’re trying to be romantic with your bae and take a selfie, unfortunately you’re photo-bombed by an old dude!
https://i.imgur.com/TPUX67K.jpg
8. I can’t take anymore of this quarantine stuff!
https://i.imgur.com/UN6CNC9.jpg
9. Patience and Fortitude on a break. (And social distancing.)
https://i.imgur.com/PNhMaRg.jpg
10. Realizations you make while in quarantine.
https://i.imgur.com/3rvD2FZ.jpg
11. Thoughts during quarantine week # I forgot.
https://i.imgur.com/ibZty1c.jpg
12. “You know the lockdown rules; only dogs are allowed to go for a walk.”
https://i.imgur.com/Pjx4sYU.jpg
13. This is why your kitty is not always well-behaved.
https://i.imgur.com/2DqvsMX.jpg
14. When the posted lookout does his job.
https://i.imgur.com/N0oq2ev.jpg
bbear over 4 years ago
I think I may have figured out why all the neighborhood cats like to divert through my yard. Besides the cardinals nesting in one of my fruit trees, I have around ten nesting pairs of starlings and what we call “itty-bitty birds” in the bushes around the foundation of the house. I am sure that the cats are checking on the welfare of the birds daily. Or maybe not.
mistercatworks over 4 years ago
The decline of the romantic tradition.
Anne Birthistle over 4 years ago
In honor of Earth Day! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N17Z659
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member over 4 years ago
Dang! He’s almost got it!
gcarlson over 4 years ago
“Thou art as balmy.”
tad1 over 4 years ago
Great pictures today. :)
tad1 over 4 years ago
So close, yet so far, Chesney. On another note, saw two robins, a rabbit and a squirrel while out walking today. Happy Earth Day, by the way! :)