by Anura Guruge
on March 13, 2024
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It was VERY LOUD. I could hear it in the shower (even with the water running).
I first thought that it was ‘peepers‘ (i.e., baby frogs) but I didn’t think we could have that many, to make such a racket, in our backyard since it is not wetlands.
Appears it was birds. All I could see were crows, i.e., black birds. Didn’t sound like them.
I need to find out more. Wanted to share. It is raucous.
by Anura Guruge
on February 15, 2022
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We are equal opportunity feeders. We put out a LOT of seed in multiple feeders in multiple locations. In some we put those white seeds that squirrels don’t eat. Those feeders are at the back of the house.
These feeders, with both seed & suet, are in the front yard, close to a window.
These pictures were from just 4 minutes this morning.
The red feeder is supposed to be squirrel-proof! Well, it appears that nobody told that to our squirrels. They mastered it well, within days.
There were three this morning — as we have most days.
I only had time to catch this one. He was fun.
So, what? We can afford to get more seed. I like to see all my critters well fed. We won’t mention bears. We haven’t had one in a year!
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by Anura Guruge
on June 13, 2021
Yes, the feathered ones; colorful, cute & chirpy. Yes, we have a shortage, a acute one at that. The availability of exotic birds has plummeted, supposedly, by a factor of 10. Whereas there might have been 40 a week available in the past, now it is down to, maybe, with luck, 4.
So, am I in the market for an exotic bird. No, I am not. I do not think I have ever owned or had a bird as a pet. I like birds. But, not sure I would want one.
So, how did I find out about this shortage? We were at Petco (in Rochester, NH) yesterday. We took Rowen there so she can socialize.
Whenever I go to Petco I like to take pictures of the turtles, hamster, fish, lizards & birds. Bingo. Birds. The display cage, as you can see above, was empty. It was bare. The manager was close by, so I asked him. That is how I found out. He was saying that he is having a real hard time getting any birds. He places his regular weekly order & many weeks he gets none. Other weeks he gets a drastically reduced number.
So, I am letting you know, just in case you are in the market or plan to be.