Wednesday, May 7, 2014

All the Birds in My Backyard Trees

 
The trees in the backyard, right in front of my bedroom window; there is a bird soap opera, "The Birds in My Backyard Trees".
 
 
I call one robin "Crazy", he likes to sit on the window ledges, on lower the level, and make love to his mirror image on the window. Or might be trying to chase that robin in the window away. He always chases visiting robins away.
 
Mrs. Robin waits for me on her usual branch to come for a visit. She comes when I call, wakes me up, and alerts me to strangers visiting.
 
Recently Mr. Robin has been coming when I call.
 
I finally figured out Mr. and Mrs. Robin are mates. Mr. Robin is "Crazy".

 
Mr. Most Beautiful the cardinal, likes showing off his bright red plumage. He's the brightest cardinal I ever seen. He doesn't like sharing the limelight with other male cardinals.
 
One day watched him chase another male all over the neighborhood in back. I asked them are you still at it? Aren't you tired yet?
 
I'm still not to sure what is really going on between the 2 male cardinals. Maybe Mr. Most Beautiful was mentoring. I saw the cardinal that was being chased still hanging around, without being chased.

 
2 Cedar Blackwings came to visit. I have never seen these birds around before. They were beautiful and cute. I thought they were kissing each other. But I learned they pass berries to each other.
 
Mrs. Robin was curious about them, and just let them be. I was really surprised, no alarm or chasing away. She sat on a branch facing them watching them.

 
There is Mr. and Mrs. Mourning Dove, Yellow and Purple Finch family, Sparrow gang, Blackbird gang, Catbirds, Chickadees, and 1 Bluejay.

 
There used to be a squirrel that climbed up to a branch that came right up to my window.

 
Of course I feed the birds; I save my crusts, crumbs, and seeds for the birds. The birds come when I open the window and start singing with them.
 

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Tasty, Pasta Salad; tried it with kiwi

Odd Combination, Tasty, Pasta Salad


3 cups cooked rainbow rotini pasta
1/4 cup diced mango

1/4 cup thinly sliced, seedless cucumber

1 diced sweet pepper

1 tsp sweet pickle relish

1 tsp spicy brown mustard

4 Tablespoons mayonnaise


Gently mix all ingredients, until well blended and coated with mayonnaise.
Odd combination, cool, tasty results. You have to try it to believe it.
 


http://pasta-products-creamette.newworldpasta.com/Rainbow-Rotini-ZX00151008001400CT00ZX15


http://www.yumsugar.com/Monday-Leftovers-Tuna-Mango-Tortilla-Wrap-549105

http://www.naturefresh.ca/products/mini-seedless-cucumbers/

http://koopsmustard.elsstore.com/retailer/store_templates/shell_id_1.asp?storeID=1D1E69E35D8B4EB8ABD8CE63E3459802

http://www.vlasic.com/products/

http://www.greatlakesfoods.com/products/view/id/22/


 

http://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Bell_Peppers_Mix_Mini_Sweet_2662.php
 
 
I couldn't find a good mango at my store at the time of my grocery shopping day, so I thought kiwi would be a cool combination with the cucumber. I liked the results, so I'm sharing my idea.
 

 


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