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.
Pretty dwarf thingummies are still blooming around the garden. EDIT Just remembered theyre grape hyacinths.
These are not usually so lush, so must have enjoyed the weather. Bet OG can tell me if they're Solomons Seal?.!!
Another pic of Benson. This time doing his frog impersonation And another relaxing in bed.
It's been an eventful day. One thing to cheer us, is that the resident female osprey at Glaslyn in N. Wales has been joined at lunchtime today by her recent mate, Aran. Whoopie! Just wish I could go over there and see them both. We usually try to pop over when in Wales for our long weekends. On a sad note, a relative of theirs knocked on our door this afternoon to tell us that the son of our neighbour has just died - these are the neighbours who usually keep an eye on our house when we are away. He did not die of the virus, but something else. They must be in shock.
I went shopping this morning - wore a scarf and had to queue up. Supposed to be the hour or two just for oldies, but more than 50% of shoppers younger than 50..... Bought all kinds of goodies but there wasn't any flour of any description. Used my hand gel before, during and after the visit.
Lovely pics of Benson!