HAPPY NEW WEEK!
I hope everyone has a good week and keeps healthy. I'm hoping that everyone on this forum will avoid the virus. Sending you all protective energy.
BIRD NEWS FROM MY PATCH
The big Barred Owls are nesting at the bottom of the ridge right across from my front door. Every time I go outdoors, one of them gives me a booming hoot. Last year, they nested in a tall, old locust tree on the levee by the creek. We had so much flooding that the nest site turned out to be a precarious perch. I think they remembered it was a dangerous location, so this year they’re nesting low in a tree across from me. They are incredibly loud. Their call sounds like, “Whoo cooks for you? Whoo cooks for you?” They can also caterwaul just like large apes when they're feeling aggressive. They can chill my blood sometimes. LOL!
I walked up the hill to town last week to get a couple of meal items at the little general store. I looked up, and R.T. Hawk was flying above me. He landed on a tall silo and watched while I went into the store. Then, he escorted me back. I think he thought he was protecting me from the big Barred Owls, which are his enemies. I hope they can all stay away from each other. R.T. and his mate are nesting far back in the flood plain away from my house right now.
Glad you enjoyed, OG. Thought it was time I managed one for you :-)
Heather - I hate liver, too. And some pates with liver content, of course. Hence my favourite pate is smoked mackerel!
Another "funny"
Feeding the ducks whilst in isolation:
Morning all - and what can I add re OG's b/day (always late for these things here)., Have piggybacked ('liked') everyone's good wishes, pix and, of course, Lindybird's poem (probably another 5 minute masterpiece!). :-)
Just ventured out for 'senior' hours at two stores, both of which are now rejecting home-brought bags and packing everything in their own plastic or paper bags (at no charge). About to toddle of to Trader Joe's for some staples and to mail some protective gloves to a friend who has none.
Our local health department sent out a request for protective masks and gloves, but noted they should be in original packaging and unopened. I have a few of the good masks I was going to drop off, but they've been opened.... shall have to call and clarify. The local hospital wasn't as picky when it sent out its call for items. They're not short right now; just thinking ahead.
I spent more than an hour down at Coal Oil Point yesterday; saw one whale. It's the in-between lull between the adults and the cows/calves, so should pick up, but not sure what to expect given last year's very low numbers... Took some photos and will post them in a bit.
Take care all.