SATURDAY MORNING AT THE BIRD FEEDER/BIRD BATH

 She of the House says, “Are we still going on about this?”

Didn't Romeo say that to Juliette? Didn't Juliette throw her delicate little shoe at Romeo?

Sparky the Squirrel and Wendy the Water Nymph, that's very smart of you both.

And that's how it goes on a 

Saturday Morning at the Bird Feeder/Bird Bath.

Thanks for hopping by and 

I hope your day is a great one.

For our international friends to read what is on the photos, when they use my translation widget on the right-hand sidebar.

Photo 1: “I don’t mind if she hasn’t put the birdseed out. I prefer bread! A nice piece of hot toast slathered with butter and jam, you can’t beat it.”

Photo 2: “Well, you know what they say? Bread is like the sun, it rises in the yeast and sets on the waist.”

“Who said that, I’ve never heard that before.”

“He made it up, he said that.”

Photo 3: “I know nothing!”

“I also know nothing.”

SATURDAY MORNING AT THE BIRD-FEEDER/BIRD BATH

 As the tale continues, the goldfinch is a bit lonely, but at least he has the company of the water nymph and the copper bugs and turtle...  

...and the American Robin turned up later

He was a bit fussy though. They had to remind him that it's still too early for she of the house to put birdseed out. There is still a lot of natural food left everywhere, and the worms are plentiful. They had to remind Robin everyone was trying to stay fit and healthy, and that he ought to get some exercise by digging for them himself. She of the house would help but she's got a thing about touching worms.

You can't please everyone. Even the water nymph looked a bit exasperated with Robin.

And that's how it goes on a Saturday Morning near the empty bird feeder.

Thanks for looking at another tale of whimsy.

Have a great weekend and I hope all is going well in your part of the world.

For our overseas friends to translate the photos above.

Photo 1:

"I don't think anyone if going to come until she of the house starts feeding the birds again."

Photo 2:

"I am an introvert and I am happy with that."

"Me too, I have seen how crowded those pools can be."

"She's resorted to telling jokes again."

"Oh boy!"

Photo 3:

"I hear you have worms."

Photo 4:

"Five-star bird bath but I am deducting one star for the lack of worms."

SATURDAY MORNING AT THE BIRD FEEDER OR IT PROBABLY SHOULD READ, AT THE BIRD BATH

 

"Why am I called a Goldfinch?" - "Because 'extremely handsome yellow bird' was already taken."

"Why are you looking at me like that? It's true!"

And that's how it goes on a

Saturday Morning at the Bird Feeder/Bird Bath.

Thanks for visiting and as you fly through the day, 

may it be a safe and happy flight.

SATURDAY MORNING AT THE BIRD FEEDER - 8-15-26

Bubbles is back with a few proposals. 

"Oh yes, what are those then?"

"Did you volunteer for this, or did everyone step back and you were the only one left in front? That happened to me once." He looked bashful and pressed on.

"They heard about those dried mealworms I bought, didn't they? Those are supposed to be for the colder months. There's still plenty of your natural food out there you know." He pressed on.

"That's more like it then. Come back tomorrow and you'll have a nice surprise. I am always willing to compromise, within reason." 

And that's how it goes on a Saturday Morning at the Bird Feeder, when Bubbles stops by every day, bless him, but his flock think it's too far to fly to splash in a pool and not get fed tasty dried up meal worms for their hors d'oeuvres! You would think flying from the trees down the road was a journey to the moon.

Mrs. Squirrel also stops by every day, but she has babies to feed. Maybe I should help? I saw her with a whole mouthful of leaves this afternoon, more than I thought it possible to carry. I know her nest way up there in the treetop is being fortified. Life goes on around here and sometimes you need a little help from your friends.

Thank you for reading today's whimsical tale. I hope you are all having a great weekend.

From the photos so that our international blogging friends can translate using my sidebar gadget.

Photo 1:

"I am back with a few proposals."

Photo 2: 

"They told me they can't justify a spa day on an empty stomach."

Photo 3:

"We are willing to overlook the fact that your neighbor has a much shinier birdbath if you start feeding us again."

Photo 4:

"We also miss Froggies3, Sophie Squirrel and the Missing Bunnies."

Photo 5:

"And you thought I was cheeky!"

SATURDAY MORNING AT THE BIRD FEEDER AND BIRD BATH - ????? THE GOLDFINCH HAS NOT BEEN BACK ONLY THIS INTERESTING 'BIRD'

Hmmmm.......

Just a short video this week of our only visitor. It's even slower at the bird bath. We have had very muggy weather again with lots of rain and thunderstorms most evenings. I haven't seen any birds around, not even in the trees. Maybe we have hawks in the area? Who knows!

So, no bird or animal chatter for you. Hopefully there will be something going on for the next one.

That's how it is going at this week's Saturday Morning at the Bird Feeder, zip, zero!

I hope you all have a great weekend.

SATURDAY MORNING AT THE BIRD FEEDER - 8-1-26

 The birds and I want to wish you Happy 1st Day of the Month and a Happy August!

Nice to meet you Bubbles.

Thank you, I hope you will like it.

Yes, you're very handsome Bubbles.

Yes we do but they are rare these days. I will move the birdbath under the cover of some branches. You will all feel more comfortable as it's a short flight up to the lowest branches.

That's great, tell everyone there will be fresh water every day and free photos taken.

It almost looks like there is a water sprite in the shape of the fountain. Look! He’s waving at him. Yes, imagination is a fine thing. 

The squirrel likes it too. She visits every day.

I bought animals shapes out of copper because someone told me that copper keeps the algie down. I bought extra leaf shapes for the other ground bird bath that I am putting down several feet away. 

That's how it goes at this week's Saturday Morning at the Bird Feeder. 

Thanks for flying in and 

I hope your weekend is a great one.

For my overseas friends to use the translation widget on my side bar.

Photo 1: 

Hello, I am Bubbles. Don’t judge, my flock named me. 

Photo 2:

 “I am checking out your new bird bath before I give it the okay.”

Photo 3:

“Nice reflection, I’m looking very handsome, aren’t I?”

Photo 4:

“Very nice location but you need more cover. You have hawks in this area don’t you?”

Photo 5:

“I will chat to the flock and let you know. I am sure they will like it.”

Photo 6:

“See you later!”

SATURDAY MORNING AT THE BIRD FEEDER....REALLY?

Build it and they will come they said, or in this case buy it and the same thing will happen. Really?

 

This is for our overseas friends so they translate using the widget on the side bar.

Photo 1: 

"I don't know what this is over there but the squirrels seem very interested."

Photo 2:

"I am not going anywhere near it. It is too loud and gurgly."

"Scary!"

Photo 3:

Camera Lady is not happy we are not interested yet, but there is one thing she is happy about."

"What's that?"

Photo 4: 

"It has a live feed and a bump outside woke her up. She thought it was those naughty raccoons."

Photo 5:

"We heard it too. We were sleeping up in the trees."

"There was no one there but she noticed something else."

Photo 6:

"She saw that she had left the light on in the garage and turned it off right away. She is still patiently waiting for us to use the birdbath."

Photo 7:

"She says she is going to do cartwheels across the deck when that day arrives."

"That is definitely not a good idea."

SATURDAY MORNING AT THE BIRD FEEDER - A BIRTHDAY PRESENT?

 

As you can see, the birthday gift I said I would share is a new bird bath on a stand. It is solar powered and has a camera attached. I am a happy camper. My family couldn't have bought a more perfect gift. 

It has been a bit quiet but they have to get used to the little fountain that shoots up in the middle and it's a bit noisy and gurgly. When it's in full sun, the fountain can be several inches high. 

So far it hasn't attracted any squirrels or other night critters. It gives me a live feed also and if I hear a noise, I can check my phone to see if any curious animals have made their way up on the deck. I am happily waiting in anticipation.

And by the way Mr. Goldfinch, as for the scary place in my head, have you seen inside yours birdie? It's all relative!

That's how it goes on a 

Saturday Morning at the Bird Feeder.

We're all doing fine here, I hope you 

are too.

I also hope your weekend will be a great one,

and thanks for flying in.

For our overseas blogging friends to translate the words in the photo 

using my widget on the side bar.

Photo 1:

"This is camera lady's birthday present from her family. 

She is real happy to be able to see her birds up close again.

She is doing cartwheels in her head. I am very happy I am not

in her head. It's a scary place. Please don't tell her I said that!"

SATURDAY MORNING AT THE BIRD FEEDER, SORT OF…

Not that I can read the mind of a gull flying overhead, but there was this one the other day.

And not a French fry in sight. He is trying to eat healthier also.  

Are those sardines up there? We are going to be very brave and open up a can this weekend. It's a super food and we're trying such things lately. Gregg's dad and my dad were big fans of sardines. I remember eating them as a child. Anyone out there like them? If so maybe you have an idea how we can add it to something, to make it more palatable to the non-fishy fish eaters.

The birds have been scarce at the feeders lately and that’s how it's going on this

Saturday Morning at the Bird Feeder.

Thanks for the visit and have a great weekend.

 

SATURDAY MORNING AT THE BIRD FEEDER - HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY - 2026

For those celebrating, 

we would like to wish you all 

A Very Happy Fourth of July. 

As Independence Day fell on a Saturday, 

the birds got a bit dressed up for the occasion, 

and wanted to say, stay safe and may everyone

enjoy peace, good health and happiness

with your family and friends.

SATURDAY MORNING AT THE BIRD FEEDER

Froggy3 the 1st was worried about where he had parked his lily pad. Froggy3 the 3rd was also worried and thought Froggy3 the 1st should move it to be safe. Froggy3 the 2nd, who is in a perpetual state of not knowing, decided to say nothing, as did their visiting Black-capped Chickadee friend because she was already confused.

In the meantime, when Froggy3 the 1st decided to move his lily pad, he found that it was missing and went into his problem-solving mode. 

And that's how it goes on

A Saturday Morning at the Birdfeeder, 

where they are still searching for

the missing Lily Pad. I really do think

it was 'toad'. Groan if you wish but...

Thank you for flying in and...

For our overseas friends to translate photos by using the translation widget on my side-bar. There are several plays on words today.

Photo 1: 

"What happens to illegally parked frogs?" "They get 'toad'."

Photo 2:

Another play on words. "I need someone to help me 'quack' the case and find out who has been 'robin' me. 

Photo 3:

"Why are they groaning. It wasn't that bad."

Photo 4: 

"That bird joke flew right over my head."

Signature Bird says

"Stay Chirpy!"

NOT THE USUAL SATURDAY MORNING AT THE BIRD FEEDER BUT A GOOSE GAVE CHASE…

 This is a story I mentioned before but I thought it would be fun to tell it again in pictures. This happened to me 70 years ago.

A picnic with my Aunty Dorothy and cousins, a very hungry child, a white goose chasing me. I remember screaming and running as fast as the wind with my Aunty’s voice ringing in my ears, “Drop the sandwich, drop the sandwich!”  

There she goes, silly girl, feeling the pain as the goose nipped the back of her leg, but eventually she threw her sandwich into the lake, upon which the goose gave up the chase and dived in after it. My Aunty gave me a wise piece of advice when I regained my composure, how little girls should immediately drop their sandwich when a goose takes an interest in it.  

A good lesson learned! This memory is as vivid to me as if it happened yesterday. So, if you are holding a sandwich when a goose gives chase, you know what to do!

Thanks for visiting and 

I hope your day is a great one.

SATURDAY MORNING AT THE BIRD FEEDER - A THUNDERSTORM

Those birdies just can't stop telling groaners but that's how it goes on a 

Saturday Morning at the Bird Feeder.

Thanks for flying in.

I wish you a very happy and blessed day.

For our international friends to translate using the widget on my sidebar.

Photo 1:

“It rained hard last night.”

“I was glad to get back to my nest.”

“Mr. And Mrs. had to drive around a fallen tree on a back road. Someone had put those emergency cones out.”

Photo 2:

“If  a thunderstorm starts and a band is playing, who is the most likely one to get hit by lightning?”

Photo 3:

“The Conductor of course.”

“Oh boy! I can’t believe you said that.”