Sunday, May 16, 2010

Tragedy Averted in the Smoke Tree

Yes, thanks to Ray's watchful eye, we were able to save the mockingbird, nesting in the smoke tree, from one of our cats, Sarah. It's constant twitting and singing was more than she could bare it seems, so up the tree after it she went. Ray, still in his PJ's, heads for the door in hot pursuit. Unfortunately, Sarah had climbed just out of reach and was confused by Ray's scolding and calling her from below. She wasn't about to budge at that point. So the only thing left to do, I thought, was to get the broom. It wasn't a second before Sarah began to climb back down, pounced to the ground, and flew to the side porch. lol

I have a feeling she won't be back up that tree again.

Thankfully, the mockingbird has decided to continue to nest in the tree.


It couldn't have picked a better tree for camouflage. Can you find it?
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3 comments:

  1. grumpy-grandmaMay 17, 2010 at 11:59 AM

    Aren't you lucky! We don't have mockingbirds but there is a goldfinch that sits at the top of a willow tree on the homecentre car park and sings it's heart out. I often stand underneath, looking up and listening although I get strange looks from some people. I often wonder how many of them are deaf!

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  2. RobinMay 17, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    Hi Grandma,

    If you want those goldfinches in your garden, just plant sunflowers. They'll move right in.
    They did just that last year here. If possible, plant some by the window you look out of the most.

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  3. AnonymousMay 19, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    We have goldfinch as well. They are so pretty. There was one in our aspen tree the other day eating the seed pods. Beautiful little blaze of yellow.

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