Yesterday was a good bird watching day. I was out at Mark’s place planting some of my garden (just the potatoes so far). Out at his place in the country (he lives about 3 miles away from me), I saw 5 red-winged blackbirds, a house finch and a red-headed woodpecker. Back in my own back yard, I saw the usual assortment of robins, sparrows and mourning doves, but I also saw 2 male goldfinches and a female goldfinch at my finch feeders. And I saw a bird (I think it was a house finch, but it was a little too far away for me to be sure) checking out one of my 2 birdhouses. Spring has FINALLY sprung!
All Hail our very own BLUEBELL. She is our enchanting BLUE Feline. For Easter we honored our Jellybean…and at some point will honor our feline fav LILY (at least we had better or else!)
Bluebells in Hertfordshire, England
For just a few weeks every spring, across the pond in England and under the newly forming woodland canopy, one of the most enchanting flowers begins to bloom. The bluebell is known by many names but those who know it as the ‘fairy flower’ might be the most prepared to withstand its strong, sweetly scented allure. According to British folklore, a blooming bluebell carpet on the woodland floor is a mystical place where fairies live. The legends hold that fairies hang their spells on the flowers to dry, and disturbing them would unleash the magic. In earlier times, children were warned that picking bluebells would cause them to be spirited away. Even adults could fall victim to the flower, being doomed to wander the woods and never escape. And heaven forbid you ever happen to hear the fairies ring the bluebells for their gatherings—it means your death is imminent, a belief that inspired another name for bluebells: ‘dead men’s bells.’
The truth of the matter is that bluebells are considered toxic. Ancient folktales about fairies were a good way to make sure curious humans avoided handling them. But enjoying their beauty is a whole different matter. Walking through ancient woodland to catch a glimpse of these short-lived beauties is a popular activity in the United Kingdom, where they grow prolifically—today’s enchanting photo was taken in Hertfordshire, England. Rare in other parts of the world, there has been success in transplanting them, should you want to want to tempt fate with the fairies.
Lucy is back on the Reno shelter website, with the specification that she goes to a home with no dogs. I cannot show up there tomorrow with my 2 dogs in the car! I assume it is because she is declawed, but maybe she is afraid of dogs. At least she is in a no kill shelter. The LA shelters are always overrun, and with kitten season in full swing I may be able to save an older siamese. One of the very few things I would get into that horrid traffic for.
Ouch! Maybe he should have tossed him a rope so he could climb out instead. On another note, saw two robins, a raven, and two juncos while out walking today.
More_Cats_Than_Sense about 2 years ago
It’s That Friday Feline Again!
ITFFVA!#1
https://i.imgur.com/nakebDW.mp4
ITFFVA!#2 – Sound
https://i.imgur.com/fhx8lHc.mp4
ITFFVA!#3 – Sound
https://i.imgur.com/o53r2yS.mp4
ITFFVA!#4 – Sound
https://i.imgur.com/6vrapAv.mp4
ITFFVA!#5 – Sound
https://i.imgur.com/NcrgV9m.mp4
ITFFA!#1
https://i.imgur.com/kFVaOrn.jpg
ITFFA!#2
https://i.imgur.com/LNzjfrC.jpg
ITFFA!#3
https://i.imgur.com/9asAtsd.jpg
ITFFA!#4
https://i.imgur.com/lLAgVY9.jpg
ITFFA!#5
https://i.imgur.com/Z4GDs0T.jpg
ITFFA!#6
https://i.imgur.com/T8YmM45.jpg
ITFFA!#7
https://i.imgur.com/nRfSrGI.jpg
ITFFA!#8
https://i.imgur.com/pWj3zXl.jpg
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Bonus Friday Golden Retrievers!!
BFGRV!!
https://i.imgur.com/NxzFAuZ.mp4
BFGR!!#1
https://i.imgur.com/mUQ74rO.jpg
BFGR!!#2
https://i.imgur.com/cxUQINu.jpg
BFGR!!#3
https://i.imgur.com/imFtbOp.jpg
BFGR!!#4
https://i.imgur.com/yBO5iLN.jpg
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Bonus Friday Bunnies!!
BFBV!!
https://i.imgur.com/2nu6LJp.mp4
BFB!!#1
https://i.imgur.com/Pk7yHOF.jpg
BFB!!#2
https://i.imgur.com/U898nwd.jpg
BFB!!#3
https://i.imgur.com/5RJzk4L.jpg
BFB!!#4
https://i.imgur.com/NhO5rDp.jpg
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member about 2 years ago
“How ‘bout a sardine sammich while you’re at it?”
laughingkitty about 2 years ago
What Chesney needs most is a mail carrier to open the mailbox.
laughingkitty about 2 years ago
Today is:
NATIONAL NURSES DAY
NATIONAL BEVERAGE DAY
NATIONAL SPACE DAY
NATIONAL MILITARY SPOUSE APPRECIATION DAY
NATIONAL PROVIDER APPRECIATION DAY
SCHOOL LUNCH HERO DAY
NATIONAL CREPE SUZETTE DAY
laughingkitty about 2 years ago
Yesterday was a good bird watching day. I was out at Mark’s place planting some of my garden (just the potatoes so far). Out at his place in the country (he lives about 3 miles away from me), I saw 5 red-winged blackbirds, a house finch and a red-headed woodpecker. Back in my own back yard, I saw the usual assortment of robins, sparrows and mourning doves, but I also saw 2 male goldfinches and a female goldfinch at my finch feeders. And I saw a bird (I think it was a house finch, but it was a little too far away for me to be sure) checking out one of my 2 birdhouses. Spring has FINALLY sprung!
daleandkristen about 2 years ago
All Hail our very own BLUEBELL. She is our enchanting BLUE Feline. For Easter we honored our Jellybean…and at some point will honor our feline fav LILY (at least we had better or else!)
Bluebells in Hertfordshire, England
For just a few weeks every spring, across the pond in England and under the newly forming woodland canopy, one of the most enchanting flowers begins to bloom. The bluebell is known by many names but those who know it as the ‘fairy flower’ might be the most prepared to withstand its strong, sweetly scented allure. According to British folklore, a blooming bluebell carpet on the woodland floor is a mystical place where fairies live. The legends hold that fairies hang their spells on the flowers to dry, and disturbing them would unleash the magic. In earlier times, children were warned that picking bluebells would cause them to be spirited away. Even adults could fall victim to the flower, being doomed to wander the woods and never escape. And heaven forbid you ever happen to hear the fairies ring the bluebells for their gatherings—it means your death is imminent, a belief that inspired another name for bluebells: ‘dead men’s bells.’
The truth of the matter is that bluebells are considered toxic. Ancient folktales about fairies were a good way to make sure curious humans avoided handling them. But enjoying their beauty is a whole different matter. Walking through ancient woodland to catch a glimpse of these short-lived beauties is a popular activity in the United Kingdom, where they grow prolifically—today’s enchanting photo was taken in Hertfordshire, England. Rare in other parts of the world, there has been success in transplanting them, should you want to want to tempt fate with the fairies.
daleandkristen about 2 years ago
Loving this arc the 2nd time around.
prrdh about 2 years ago
Things could get serious if Chesney experiences a call of nature and starts making his own litter…
jessegooddoggy about 2 years ago
Lucy is back on the Reno shelter website, with the specification that she goes to a home with no dogs. I cannot show up there tomorrow with my 2 dogs in the car! I assume it is because she is declawed, but maybe she is afraid of dogs. At least she is in a no kill shelter. The LA shelters are always overrun, and with kitten season in full swing I may be able to save an older siamese. One of the very few things I would get into that horrid traffic for.
edeloriea14 about 2 years ago
Someone has to save Chesney!
tad1 about 2 years ago
Great pictures today. :)
tad1 about 2 years ago
Ouch! Maybe he should have tossed him a rope so he could climb out instead. On another note, saw two robins, a raven, and two juncos while out walking today.