I'm so excited!
On Sunday we were surprised to find two new kittens on our back porch with their feral mom. Posting a video I captured of them. She may have more, but for now she has brought these two. They look about 6-7 weeks old.
(Remember to click on the small square on the right to enlarge video)
And that same evening (about 5 pm) we had about six crows picking up the peanuts and bread we put out for them on the front lawn. I couldn't get a good pic of them without scaring them off... but I got a few through the front room window. Tom and Jerry (our fake crows) did their job well!
This is just a short post as I needed to share these exciting events with you (I know, not so exciting to all of you - as several have mentioned "Why attract crows?") But as those of you know who follow my blog, I have a undeniable love for all critters. Some seem to fascinate me more than others (cats and crows for instance), but all need nurturing.
Crows are smart. They learn fast. And I think they send out scouts. The funny thing is that each time they have come by - a skinny little squirrel comes with them and feeds among them... and leaves as soon as they leave (a curiousity).
Also yesterday evening DH was in the laundry room and I was in the kitchen when a crow started cawing so loud that we both jumped and said, "what in the world?" It sounded like he/she was right there in the house. We looked into the backyard, but didn't see anything. But still wonder what that was about.
Closing with a pic of some blueberry mini-muffins I made this week. They are gluten free mix by Krusteaz and very good!
Have a great week!
Just saw this and thought I'd add it here:
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Hugs (virtual),
Rian
Like you I really, really like crows. And ravens. We have a family of ravens that visit regularly. The male comes down and checks out the area and when and only when he is satisfied that the coast is clear he calls the rest of the family down. I love to see them - and have a very soft spot for cats too.
ReplyDeleteEC, glad to know that there are other 'crow and raven' lovers... and of course, cats too.
DeleteWhat great videos. Mama sure knows where she is safe with her babies.
ReplyDeleteCrows definitely are fascinating. I wonder what all the noise was about...
Thanks for your continued prayers for our family. Its most appreciated.
Hoping for quick progress on my hearing aids and that it will make conversation so much more easy.
Sue
I too wonder what all the loud cawing was about... like to think they were letting me know that they found our place?
DeleteAs for the hearing aids mine work fine... however, sometimes they make my ears itch?
I also like my hearing aids very much and have found that there is a salve to use when your ears itch from them. You can find it on Amazon. Love those adorable kittens, and we have an incredible number of crows around here. I think they know me by now.
ReplyDeleteA salve for itchy ears? Who knew. I figured it was just me. As for the crows, I'll bet they do know you, DJan. I have one that is coming back each day (with his sidekick - the skinny squirrel).
DeleteThat white kitten is lovely!
ReplyDeleteIsn't he/she cute? We almost always have a Siamese looking kitten or kittens in the litters.
DeleteYour kittens are just adorable!!
ReplyDeleteKittens are almost always adorable, yes?
DeleteThere's Siamese in one of those kittens, very cute! I don't share your fascination with crows but did watch a pair nesting last spring in a tree across the street.
ReplyDeleteThe unfortunate part about when things are going bad, it seems to take far longer than when the times when things are going well.
Mae, we get one or 2 Siamese looking kittens in a lot of the litters that show up around here. I heard that black cats may carry the Siamese gene... and we have a lot of black cats (some black & white, some grey, very few orange tabbies).
DeleteI am a big sucker for kittens, and those two scamps were too sweet! Rian I appreciate your love for all critters, but did you see that recent news story where some woman set out food for a couple raccoons, and a couple days later her yard was filled with dozens of them? Well, I know you know what you're doing! I need to watch that kitten vid again 🙂❤️. PS Love the Charlie Btown meme 🙃
ReplyDeleteHi Dug! Yes, the kittens are adorable. As for the other critters, we've been feeding the feral cats as well as the raccoons, possums, box turtles, etc. for almost 40 years now. Never had a problem. They sometimes eat together and even sleep together under the heat lamps in winter. Usually it's just a mama and her 2-3 babies, but on occasion we have had as many as 15 raccoons - but that doesn't happen much. We can get coyotes and bobcats - but we have to chase them off with an airhorn as they will harm the others (it is their nature, but we try to supply a safe environment).
Deletei was able to watch the crow video but for some reason the one of the kittens would not open!! i see from the comments, others did not have any trouble. i use krusteaz coffee cake mix, it is not gf, but it is delicious!! love the meme!!
ReplyDeleteDebbie, sorry you couldn't see the kitten video? I'll try to post some pics or more videos of them later. And yes, Krusteaz makes a good product (regular or Gluten Free).
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