They started out at 9 and now down to 7, which explains why Mom looks so stressed. Unfortunately they are still bite size.
Category Archives: Animals
Burd Raising
Last night I heard a thump outside our door. When I opened the door I found 3 chicks in a half destroyed nest. Obviously they were from that stupid punk bird that made a nest over our porch light. Bird crap aside, we spent the evening going to the pet store to purchase bird food …
Dog Days of Summer
Today we checked out dog days of summer part one at Jack London Square in Oakland. It was a small turn out, most were very well behaved but a few… Anyway the sun was out and it was very hot, I felt sorry for the dogs in the costumes.
Human Race
Sorry I took these photos last weekend and forgot about them. Apparently there was a race here in Alameda right on the shoreline. Vinny & his brother were there just in case anybody dropped off.
Neighbors I
Yesterday we were invited by our neighbors Joel & Donna for a small BBQ. We were not in the mood to party after our LA trip but we went anyway and had a really good time. As I usually do, I forgot to take fotos as I was having too much fun. This is the only shot …
Duck Update
Unfortunately all 7 ducklings are gone.
Ducklings 2010
Yesterday our first family of ducklings appeared. Sadly one of the seven got eaten right in front of Sandy. We remain hopeful.
Duck Violence
There was a duck scuffle yesterday and I had to call the police, domestic violence department. Apparently there was a instance of duck infidelity. It felt like the Jerry Springer show.
Hawkish
As usual I spent this morning in the backyard and happened on a hawk that I could not ID. Wait it’s a Cooper’s Hawk.
This Morning
I try to avoid powering up my computer on the weekend mornings because I end up geeking til the afternoon. So today right after I made coffee I went out to the backyard. If I sit long enough I see something to shoot.