Through the course of the summer a number of hummingbirds make there way into the shop and just can't get out even though there's a large overhead door that is wide open. They make their way in because there is a large array of windows on the other side. I've caught and released maybe 8-10 so far this year. This guy today I got without using a towel. They are no worse for wear after this.click on pictures for a huge view
Later I find this guy who didn't make it. Some fly like hell towards the windows slam into one and do not survive. I include this because I don't ever remember seeing a tongue. I like birds a lot most of them anyway and hate to see this happen but it just does.
Probably have one of the better views than most and quite a few interesting pictures are captured from my work area as this one was this morning.
This little rodent is a vole. Cute as hell but these little shits can cause a tremendous amount of damage over the winter. A bit unusual to see one out in the open like this for any period of time and he was lucky he didn't get snatched up by a crow or magpie. Tried to make him face the camera a bit better but when I tried to turn him a bit he scampered into the native area. I think he had an upset stomach or something.Two friends stopped by and wanted me to golf so I did and it was fun. Used to golf for years three or four times a week but it's not like that the last few years. It's important I do this because unless you play one does not get the same perspective as driving.
Struck the ball so well and missed four par puts and didn't even get a par. That's the way it is sometimes and that's okay. We played the back nine and it was in fantastic shape I was impressed and it made me feel good to see that. Noticed only two slight mowing errors and the greens are perfect. I do my job for the maybe 10% that notice and appreciate the effort and hard work it takes to achieve playing conditions we had today and we do this on a course that is difficult to maintain at this level with never enough help. There were nine of us today and when school starts there will be less. The crew gets a big thank you tomorrow before we start the day.
Yeesh, I wish crows ate squirrels.
ReplyDeleteI also wish I knew why I find three or four dead bees a week on my tiny little cement slab that I call a porch.
It's not nice Nunya but maybe a clandestine feeder for these tree rats with a bit of life ending desert ingredients is in order.
ReplyDelete*sigh*
ReplyDeleteI tried that 6 years ago when I tried to grow a garden. I couldn't do it again, I had the vegetables completely surrounded by caging wire, underground too. Weeding was a pain and the soil here is awful.