Tag Archives: birds

A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush

Posted on December 6, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Deja on our Christmas tree. Chants taking on an ornament. The two of them, together. (All photos courtesy of Susan Miller on Facebook.)

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Chants’ Scary Adventure, Yesterday

Posted on November 23, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Take a look at his tail. He had part of it singed off when he decided to perch in the light bowl just below the ceiling fan blades (one of which he is pictured sitting on here). I guess he … Continue reading →

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Deja: Bull in a China Cabinet

Posted on November 22, 2022 by cdsmiller17
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What Makes Our Budgie So Feisty?

Posted on November 21, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Deja (September 18, 2022) “Strange,” I can hear people saying, “he thinks astrology applies to birds, too.” Well, yes, I do. Deja ‘hatched’ on September 18th, nine days before Chants, but she acts so much older than him, scolding him … Continue reading →

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Proof of “Peace in Our Time”

Posted on November 17, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Deja and Chants

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Meet Our Latest Addition:

Posted on November 9, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Deja (September 18, 2022)

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Getting a Second Chance at Life

Posted on October 18, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Chants the Kakariki According to his breeder, this little fellow should not be alive right now. He (almost) hatched, on September 27th, but couldn’t break through his shell completely. His breeder said that she’d been out when he started the … Continue reading →

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It Only Took a Week…

Posted on October 14, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Kaiya Says “Hi!” At exactly 3:22 am this morning, I heard Kaiya’s distinctive call. Susan said later that she’d been thinking of her sweet bird for most of the night, but did not hear her say, “Kai”. And for those … Continue reading →

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We Are in Mourning, Today

Posted on October 6, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Kaiya (July 19, 2017 – October 6, 2022) The cause of her death was accidental, but nevertheless upsetting. She died just over an hour ago. I did Kaiya’s death chart, but I think I’ll withhold it for now. R.I.P. sweet … Continue reading →

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I Finally Followed the Clues:

Posted on June 21, 2022 by cdsmiller17

This Mourning Dove is Widowed There usually is a pair of mourning doves who inhabit our environment. (This shot from early 2019 is of the female, as she watches her mate search for seeds on the deck, below) The other … Continue reading →

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