Comments on: Ode to a Chickadee

By: Charlene

Charlene — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:46:34 +0000

Alas, my dear Chickadee, you’ve fallen into Darwin’s Natural Selection trap. Throwing domestic predators into the mix makes life more strange and difficult, because it’s hard to rely on your instincts when these did not exist in your ancestor’s world a thousand years ago. Nevertheless, you were probably a first-year bird, and approximately 2/3 of your clutch was destined to become food for someone. You were probably destined to become hawk food–they too have a high mortality rate and have to eat alot to survive the coming cold months. We will always remember you, though, for your bright and cheerful energy and your antics around the bird feeder.

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:41:44 +0000

That’s sad about the bird. I do sometimes call our bird feeders “hawk feeders” as we are providing a nice gathering point for prey for them.

By: Jai Johnson

Jai Johnson — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:07:20 +0000

Awww..poor birdie. I’ve rescued so many from the mouths of our little tigers…and I always am sad when they don’t make it.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:46:09 +0000

ROFL Momm!

By: Momm

Momm — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:40:53 +0000

All that loud yelling and cussing is man language for saying “I’m trying to get Your Attention so you will come out and take care of this ugly task.” If you get tired of that message you can put in ear plugs, turn up the music or shower volume, and go about your own business. 8>)

By: Janet Stritychuk

Janet Stritychuk — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:56:37 +0000

Gotta love Nike!!