Yesterday in the late afternoon I was sitting by the window minding my own business and knitting. It had been raining hard all day and was overcast. There was a break in the rain and then it happened- a BIG BLACK BIRD landed in the platform feeder! I couldn't believe my eyes. I have had that feeder out there for months, always with an egg and black oil sunflower seeds in the tray. This is the first time I have attracted a big black bird. I was so excited! After the bird flew away I went out to look- the egg was gone! Oh happy day! I have to say I am not sure if it was a raven. I have some hope that it was a raven as I have noticed a pair of ravens flying over the house almost every day. We must be on their flight pattern to various food sources. I did not hear any vocalizations from the big black bird in the feeder tray and I could not get a good look at his beak. I could not tell for sure if it was a raven or his cousin crow. So I did what any sane? person would do, I ran outside and put another egg in the tray. I sat down inside and waited. By this time dusk was falling and the overcast sky made it very dark. Hark- here came two big black birds who landed in the tray. They pecked and ate the egg. It was so dark I could not make out any features, so I am not sure if it was raven.
I have been feeding a pair of crows with peanuts every morning. They really like them The blue jays always try to get the nuts before the crows can decide to come down and get one. It is so entertaining to watch. Those two crows know me now. They must keep watch on the house as one or both show up when I go out to weed or take the garbage out. It is fun to have bird friends.
The gold finches are getting their breeding plumage. I keep their thistle sock full and it is frequently covered with golden finches. I wish the thistle seed wasn't so dear. It is costing me a fortune!
So goes life on the valley floor. It is has been too cold and rainy to walk over to the close by Alston Park. Alston Park is a big open area with a creek, walking paths, oak trees, hills and a dog park. The park is adjacent to vineyards. There are ravens over there which I enjoy seeing and hearing. This maybe the home territory for the ravens that fly over my house. Once the weather improves I will once again take my daily walk to the park.
This evening we are going up to Mt. Veeder to visit our former next door neighbors. I am taking a care package for my raven pair- Bold and Shy. If it is still light I may get to see them. I stand in the street and yell RAVENS and if they are in hearing distance, they still show up. I miss them very much.
I have been feeding a pair of crows with peanuts every morning. They really like them The blue jays always try to get the nuts before the crows can decide to come down and get one. It is so entertaining to watch. Those two crows know me now. They must keep watch on the house as one or both show up when I go out to weed or take the garbage out. It is fun to have bird friends.
The gold finches are getting their breeding plumage. I keep their thistle sock full and it is frequently covered with golden finches. I wish the thistle seed wasn't so dear. It is costing me a fortune!
So goes life on the valley floor. It is has been too cold and rainy to walk over to the close by Alston Park. Alston Park is a big open area with a creek, walking paths, oak trees, hills and a dog park. The park is adjacent to vineyards. There are ravens over there which I enjoy seeing and hearing. This maybe the home territory for the ravens that fly over my house. Once the weather improves I will once again take my daily walk to the park.
This evening we are going up to Mt. Veeder to visit our former next door neighbors. I am taking a care package for my raven pair- Bold and Shy. If it is still light I may get to see them. I stand in the street and yell RAVENS and if they are in hearing distance, they still show up. I miss them very much.
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