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Jim Melvin's avatar

I know Mr. Feebz well.

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Karen Davis's avatar

Wow, I had no idea they were that loud, lol.

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Jeanne Malmgren's avatar

This one sure is! And that sound clip does not even do him justice.

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Kaspa Thompson (they/them)'s avatar

Lovey! (Although perhaps not lovely so early in the morning).

Yesterday, after the rain, a pair of blackbirds were pulling up worms from the lawn right outside our glass doors. I made eye contact with one for a while. I love it when birds make that connection with me. I guess, at least in part, they are just checking out if I'm a threat or not, but who knows what's really going on in their bird brains? *My* feeling is that they keep looking after that safety check, and we are just meeting each other for a moment.

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Jeanne Malmgren's avatar

Fantastic, Kaspa!

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Katie Weinberger's avatar

I love what you did with this essay!

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Jeanne Malmgren's avatar

Thank you, Katie! It was fun to write, for sure.

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Betsy's avatar

Did you mention what an efficient debugger phoebe is? Such an acrobat going after insects (mosquitoes etc) from his/her perch. Must have amazing eyesight. We’ve had one nest under our deck for the past 10 years. It’s in a low traffic area so no problem for us.

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Jeanne Malmgren's avatar

What fun to have one nesting in close proximity, Betsy! And yes, I hope Phoebe will help control the summer swarms of gnats.

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Satya Robyn's avatar

Loved listening to the call. And love that you are such a slave to your cat 😂 great piece!

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Jeanne Malmgren's avatar

Thank you, Satya! Yes, Cleo rules our household. Her comings and goings, and oh-so-urgent needs, define the structure of our daily life. I'd bet it's the same way with your dogs!

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Satya Robyn's avatar

Guilty as charged......

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