tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post997580197432530843..comments2024-03-28T21:10:52.795+11:00Comments on Elephant's Child: Sunday SelectionsElephant's Childhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-81329876729324446102011-11-30T07:19:48.466+11:002011-11-30T07:19:48.466+11:00Ann O'D: Aren't they gorgeous?Ann O'D: Aren't they gorgeous?Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-87056332983740347942011-11-29T22:19:59.377+11:002011-11-29T22:19:59.377+11:00oh SHREIK - sleeping and upside down. thanks for t...oh SHREIK - sleeping and upside down. thanks for the joy.Ann ODynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01159263330547329077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-91703919180838577662011-11-18T13:39:01.274+11:002011-11-18T13:39:01.274+11:00Paper Chipmunk: Dominic and Jazz are v closely re...Paper Chipmunk: Dominic and Jazz are v closely related. Jazz doesn't ask for people food once it is cooked, but would LOVE the smaller portion's meat in its natural state.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-9238183664017620852011-11-18T10:44:57.884+11:002011-11-18T10:44:57.884+11:00SIgh...I live with one of those too. Many flightle...SIgh...I live with one of those too. Many flightless bird carcasses pass through our kitchen, much to the pussy cats' delight. Although it really upsets Dominic that we cook them. I've never had a cat that gets so excited by the smell of uncooked chicken coming out of the wrapper, nor more mournful at the sight of it appearing cooked in his bowl.Paper Chipmunk (aka Ellen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15014954266777016841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-20679183736209727172011-11-18T07:02:44.674+11:002011-11-18T07:02:44.674+11:00Paper Chipmunk: Much like some men of my acquaint...Paper Chipmunk: Much like some men of my acquaintance (partner, brothers, nephews) will eat vegetable matter but much prefer MEAT.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-52202554567409464152011-11-17T20:04:04.894+11:002011-11-17T20:04:04.894+11:00Pecking order indeed. I think I meant omnivorous.....Pecking order indeed. I think I meant omnivorous... with generous helpings of meat. Something like that.Paper Chipmunk (aka Ellen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15014954266777016841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-16412217484967853082011-11-17T19:48:05.249+11:002011-11-17T19:48:05.249+11:00Paper Chipmunk: Our crows, our currawongs and our...Paper Chipmunk: Our crows, our currawongs and our magpies appear to be omniverous. I suspect they might even prefer meat but they happily scoff apple and seed.<br /><br />We have piles of feathers on the lawn from time to time which we had always blamed on cats (ours and others) until we saw a magpie pecking great chunks out of a wood dove. The pecking order means something round here.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-57064302930659098332011-11-17T18:58:08.065+11:002011-11-17T18:58:08.065+11:00We have a multi-generation family of Ravens that n...We have a multi-generation family of Ravens that nest near our house. They are magnificent. You can hear their wings in the air when they fly close enough. One spring we had a young one that couldn't quite get the hang of flying. He glided down onto my studio roof, where he landed in apparent terror and paced in distress for a couple of hours as the family kept flying by offering encouragement. Long after, I swear I could recognize his voice from the others. He seemed, shall we say, a bit challenged. <br /><br />They are carnivorous and nasty. I've seen them harassing even smaller corvids. And have been told that bird remains I've attributed to the cats could well have been from them (not as much dainty pecking on apples for them!). On the other hand, they are so smart. I do enjoy them a lot.Paper Chipmunk (aka Ellen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15014954266777016841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-78299331557491916252011-11-17T16:03:44.616+11:002011-11-17T16:03:44.616+11:00Susan Kane: We have a few crows as well, and I do...Susan Kane: We have a few crows as well, and I do like it when the father of the family checks out the feeder before graciously allowing other members of the family to also eat. On the lawn. The feeder is not for the junior members of the crow family (as old man crow makes clear).Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-57208222701247790872011-11-17T12:22:20.005+11:002011-11-17T12:22:20.005+11:00Such beautiful birds. you are fortunate to be nea...Such beautiful birds. you are fortunate to be near them. We have many crows, unfortunately.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-61417357723497774232011-11-16T16:36:28.554+11:002011-11-16T16:36:28.554+11:00Diane: Me too. Lots.Diane: Me too. Lots.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-44284554195490633982011-11-16T16:22:49.259+11:002011-11-16T16:22:49.259+11:00Cheeky little guys. Ah! I love birds!Cheeky little guys. Ah! I love birds!Diane Stringam Tolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629946536985545457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-24518211263915263592011-11-16T10:13:57.818+11:002011-11-16T10:13:57.818+11:00DJan: Thanks.
Friko: Welcome. Yes, they are co...DJan: Thanks.<br /><br />Friko: Welcome. Yes, they are confident in their glory.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-45949327408373194112011-11-16T09:54:30.275+11:002011-11-16T09:54:30.275+11:00Handsome creatures and they now it.Handsome creatures and they now it.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-82368294929917903622011-11-16T08:59:40.405+11:002011-11-16T08:59:40.405+11:00That was an absolutely hilarious comment you just ...That was an absolutely hilarious comment you just put on my latest post. I'm still smiling...DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-26660189780320905902011-11-16T08:46:25.071+11:002011-11-16T08:46:25.071+11:00Lou: I would love to see photos of possums (which...Lou: I would love to see photos of possums (which I think are different to ours), raccoons and skunks?<br /><br />Pearl: I suspect that Liza Bean Bitey would think along very similiar lines to Jazz n Jewel.<br /><br />Denise: Some parts of Oz get them in plague type proportions. Here - we just get enough to be charmed.<br /><br />Molly: Thank you and welcome. Green apples (and for some reason it has to be green) are a winner with lots of the birds that visit.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-56303049965072215322011-11-16T07:46:44.256+11:002011-11-16T07:46:44.256+11:00Thank you so much for visiting my site. I love the...Thank you so much for visiting my site. I love the birdie pictures especially the one of the little corella pecking the apple upside down.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604864977387798470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-15357563599153452642011-11-16T07:05:05.617+11:002011-11-16T07:05:05.617+11:00I also love birds with a swagger. They are usuall...I also love birds with a swagger. They are usually so entertaining. Great shots and thank you for introducing me to these little corellas. I have never seen this particular bird before.DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-46933491883018998402011-11-16T00:44:09.545+11:002011-11-16T00:44:09.545+11:00Silly birdies. I wonder what Liza Bean Bitey woul...Silly birdies. I wonder what Liza Bean Bitey would think...<br /><br />PearlPearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05261369905176088917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-57999827836547157432011-11-15T23:43:43.165+11:002011-11-15T23:43:43.165+11:00Always remember that feeling inadequate is nothing...Always remember that feeling inadequate is nothing more than our mind playing tricks on us again. Trust me when I say that I have met many people in the 'real' world and online, and there are too few to mention that have actually been inadequate...umm..and I believe they were all men.;) <br />I so envy you for having such a green thumb and being surrounded by all those beautiful birds. I can't grow anything, so my yard in the country has na-da. As far as animals...I could take pics of possums, raccoons, and skunks. Ha..ha.. I don't think those would compare though, huh?Louhttp://pissykittyslitterbox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-75077736639580888562011-11-15T16:36:09.523+11:002011-11-15T16:36:09.523+11:00ladyfi: Thank you. I have already visited and yo...ladyfi: Thank you. I have already visited and you are right it was a truly dreadful summer. And more thanks are due to you for encouraging her to join us in the blogosphere again.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-56255090966049008722011-11-15T16:02:28.220+11:002011-11-15T16:02:28.220+11:00Our friend Marie is finally back at her blog... Sh...Our friend Marie is finally back at her blog... She's had quite a terrible summer, but is now feeling better.<br /><br />You can visit her here:<br />http://marie-herringblog.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-82719349361199185402011-11-15T06:11:40.874+11:002011-11-15T06:11:40.874+11:00Marie: Welcome back. You summed them up beautifu...Marie: Welcome back. You summed them up beautifully. They do look a tad prehistoric (particularly with their crests up) and they have a ball. Jazz n Jewel also watch them from a safe distance. Chittering in lust and longing as they do so.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-91792227713233381912011-11-15T04:04:33.887+11:002011-11-15T04:04:33.887+11:00Hee,hee.... I remember these cheeky guys. They'...Hee,hee.... I remember these cheeky guys. They'd descend on my almond trees just as the amonds were ready, screeching like a prehistoic flock of pterodactyls and proceed to strip it with clinical efficiency in no time at all. My cat hid in the family room and watched them through the french doors :-)Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04088355577823930786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-30944244471467923322011-11-14T17:36:50.027+11:002011-11-14T17:36:50.027+11:00Kim @ Stuff: They are beautiful but, as Jayne say...Kim @ Stuff: They are beautiful but, as Jayne says, they are also rascals. I love them.<br /><br />Jayne: They are a complete hoot aren't they? And not backward about coming forward either.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.com