Winter Bird Feeding

Now that winter is here, it’s time to think about what to feed our feathered friends.

Feeding birds in winter is essential for keeping our feathered friends healthy during the coldest season. Different birds have different tastes and favorite foods, so feeding the birds you know already frequent your garden is a good start. It will encourage them to keep returning. American robins, for example, love to eat fruits, while blue jays love to eat peanuts, and northern cardinals love black oil sunflower seeds.

Feeder inspector Jay Blue has some tips for feeding birds in winter:

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Bell the Cat

A modern retelling of an old Fable

Once upon a time, in a modern metropolis, there was a bustling city full of mice. Despite their tiny size, the mice were clever and resourceful. They lived in the shadows, scurrying through narrow alleyways and hidden corners, always cautious of the looming danger of the city’s resident predator, a crafty cat named Mr. Whiskers.

The mice, tired of living in constant fear, held a meeting in their underground lair to discuss a solution. “We need to find a way to know when the cat is near,” squeaked one brave mouse named Oliver. “If only we could put a bell on Mr. Whiskers’ collar, we would hear him coming and have time to escape!”

The idea sparked excitement among the mice, and they agreed it was worth a try. But there was one glaring problem: how to get the bell on the cat without being caught. They pondered and brainstormed, putting their sharp little minds to work.

Finally, a young and tech-savvy mouse named Max proposed a modern twist to their plan. “Instead of physically putting a bell on Mr. Whiskers,” he suggested, “let’s create a virtual bell that will alert us whenever the cat is nearby.”

Intrigued, the mice gathered around as Max explained his ingenious plan. He would develop a sophisticated surveillance system using motion sensors and cameras placed strategically throughout the city. These sensors would detect the cat’s movements and trigger an alert on the mice’s smartphones or tiny smartwatches.

Excitement filled the air as the mice envisioned a future where they could navigate the city with ease and avoid Mr. Whiskers altogether. The plan was set in motion, and Max worked tirelessly, using his technical expertise to design and implement the surveillance system.

Soon enough, the city was equipped with a network of tiny cameras and motion sensors, cleverly hidden in every nook and cranny. The system was connected to an app on the mice’s smartphones, ensuring they would be immediately alerted whenever the cat approached.

The mice rejoiced as their new technological advantage turned the tide in their favor. Whenever Mr. Whiskers ventured near, a notification would sound, warning the mice to scurry to safety. They could go about their daily activities, enjoying their newfound freedom and security.

Word of their success spread among the mouse community, and neighboring cities started implementing similar surveillance systems. The mice had turned the tables on their feline foe, using technology to outsmart him at every turn.

And so, the legend of the mice who wanted to put a bell on the cat was retold throughout the generations. It served as a reminder of the power of innovation, adaptation, and the courage to challenge the status quo. The city’s mice lived happily ever after, knowing they had overcome their fear and triumphed over their once-dreaded enemy, thanks to their modern twist on an age-old problem.

Penguin Selfie

Curious 🐧 🐧 pose for a “selfie”

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Shouting at the TV

C’mon judge, I can tell from here that bitch’s tail is too short to meet the breed standard!

Ducks in a Row

This is what it means to have all your ducks in a row.  #Repost @instaanimal
This is what it means to have all your ducks in a row.
#Repost @instaanimal

Mother Giraffe

#Repost @instaanimal ・・・ EEEEW! Mom, that's so embarrassing!
#Repost @instaanimal
・・・
EEEEW! Mom, that’s so embarrassing!

New Frog Species

Kermit, is that you? http://bit.ly/kermitIRL

Newly discovered frog species looks a lot like Kermit the Frog
Newly discovered frog species looks a lot like Kermit the Frog