SATURDAY MORNING AT THE BIRD FEEDER AND HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

I received Ann's happy mail a few days ago, but with Valentine's Day coming up soon, I decided to keep it for today, on the 14th. Always a happy day to get one of your cards in the mail Ann. Thank you so much! 

I wish you and everyone out there A Very Happy Valentine's Day! 

I'm sure you'll all agree, this is a beautiful card. I have quite a collection of them now, and it will be going into my special box of Ann's treasured keepsake cards after having it on display for a week or so.

Now onto what's been going on around here at the Bird Feeder. Those birds have been all of a dither with the latest news. Please enlarge to read all the photos for a closer look if needed.

(WD-40 explained below)

Now they smell to high heaven of peppermint every time they get out of the car! There are some very strange looks in their direction. The car will be getting some cosmetic maintenance very soon.

Tomorrow I am sharing a Saturday to Saturday journal, and more of this mouse story will be in there.

And that's how it's going on a Saturday Morning at the Bird Feeder!

Thanks for visiting and 

I hope you all have a great weekend.

                

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

Photo 1:

"Did you hear about the ruckus? A mouse got in the house.

"I heard it was the car."

"It chewed a big hole in the boot that holds the gear shift."

"Uh-oh!"

"It was me. It gets very cold out there. I need a warm place to nest."

Photo 2:

"Mouse, what are you doing down there. You're not chewing a hole in our feeder are you?"

"Errr...no, Of course I'm not."

"He's telling a lie. I know about these things."

Photo 3:

"I read that WD-40 works great for keeping mice out of a car. It didn't work, he's still here."

"At least he's not squeaking any more."

Photo 4:

"Camera Lady's husband put peppermint spray on cotton wool balls."

(WD-40 is a versatile, petroleum-based spray famous for its ability to displace water, prevent rust, lubricate moving parts, penetrate stuck components and clean surfaces. It also takes those sticky labels off your cups and saucers and anything similar. It is essentially a “toolkit in a can” designed for a wide array of maintenance tasks. For our overseas friends you probably have your equivalent. I got this little bit of info from Google.)

Added note: I found this information from the company’s website.

In 1953, a fledgling company called Rocket Chemical Company and its staff of three, set out to create a line of rust-prevention solvents and degreasers for use in the aerospace industry. Working in a small lab in San Diego, California, it took them 40 attempts to get the water displacing formula worked out. But they must have been really good, because the original secret formula for WD-40 Multi-Use Product - which stands for Water Displacement perfected on the 40th try - is still in use today.

SATURDAY MORNING AT THE BIRD FEEDER - TUFTED TITMOUSE IN SNOW

 Blogger has been having a problem with the 'reply' button, and I haven't been able to respond to any of your comments on my own blog as the dialog box won't open. Hopefully, this will clear up soon as I am told this has been happening intermittently since last year. This is the first time I have had it myself. Hopefully it will get back to normal within a day or two. I will still be visiting your blogs as soon as I can. Has anyone else had this problem? 

Today (1-24-26) we are expecting 10 inches of snow followed by ice. It was 21 inches and hopefully it will be even less. It is not supposed to start until approximately 11.00 p.m. These photos for today were taken a few years' ago after another snowstorm.  Our feathered friend arrived after I had filled the feeders and the water bowl. He stayed around long enough for me to take these photos.

Timothy the Tufted Titmouse is thinking about that one....

and finally came to this non-conclusion.

Here's a bit of information I found online: "Birds will eat snow if water is not readily available but providing fresh, liquid water to birds in freezing temperatures is essential for their hydration and feather maintenance. You should not give them hot water. Use a heated birdbath to keep water just above freezing (36 to 40 degrees F.), as too-hot water can freeze on feathers and cause severe issues. Unfrozen water helps them maintain feathers for insulation."

He sighed and went back to important matters.

That's how it goes on a Saturday Morning at the Bird Feeder.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all are safe and warm this weekend.

For our International friends to translation widget on the side bar.

Photo 1:

"Hello, I am a Tufted Titmouse. I will be out in a minute. I am sprucing up my tuft."

Photo 2:

"Here I am, it's not perfect but the lady with the black box says I am always beautiful."

"She thinks we're beautiful too."

"We are - but not modest."

Photo 3:

No words.

Photo 4:

"I am thinking about that one."

Photo 5:

No words.

Photo 6:

"Knock, knock!"

"Okay, I'll play. Who's there?"

Photo 7:

"Lettuce!"

"Lettuce who?"

Photo 8: 

"Lettuce in, it's freezing out here."

Photo 9:

No words.

SATURDAY MORNING AT THE BIRD FEEDER - LOUD?

 

Blue Jay had his say!

But so are you my dear Blue Jay. The experts say your calls can be very loud, and can sound like a scream, especially your alarm calls which alert everyone. So good for you Mr. Blue Jay! 

Another hero! Well done my fine feathered friend!

He would have had his answer, but Camera Lady tripped over the Froggy Zen Master. After many utterances which raised Zen Master's eyes to the ceiling, he thought it prudent to leave and let her practice more Zen on her own.

But first he left her with this, "A Zen state, also known as mindfulness, is a state of calm attentiveness where one is fully present in the moment, free from excessive thought or attachment to external stimuli. It's about being aware of your surroundings and inner experience simultaneously, allowing you to respond consciously and effectively. This state can be cultivated through practices like meditation and mindful living." And he then said, "You have a long way to go. More practice!"

And that is how it goes on a Saturday Morning at the Bird Feeder. 

SATURDAY MORNING AT THE BIRD FEEDER - WHAT ARE YOU DOING?

 

And that's how it goes on a Saturday Morning at the Bird Feeder.

Thanks for flying in. I hope 

your day is a great one

and...

SATURDAY MORNING AT THE BIRD FEEDER - 8/31/24 - THE FRIENDLY FEATHERED FRIENDS' CLUB

Mrs. Downy and Mrs. Parrot enjoyed their welcome into the Friendly Feathered Friends Club. The cups of tea and the coffee were outstanding.

And so it goes on a Saturday Morning at the bird feeder.

HAPPY SUNDAY EVERYONE!

These are the birds that I saw out back over the last few weeks. You can click on the collage to enlarge. I changed their birdseed and added fruits and nuts, but I noticed there were those who were a no-show. I am going to add millet next time. The Northern Cardinal (thank you David - see his comment) still remains elusive. Any advice on a birdseed that works for you? I would love to know and thanks in advance.

For those of you who don't get them in your part of the world, I have named them all, adding links with more information if you click on those names.

Top row left to right: Tufted Titmouse, Eastern Bluebird, Dark-eyed Junco, 

Middle row left to right: Blue Jay, American Crow, American Goldfinch

Bottom row left to right: Carolina Wren, two more Eastern Bluebirds, Black-capped Chickadee

Thanks for looking and 

have a great week.

SATURDAY MORNING AT THE BIRD FEEDER - IT'S A START!