MTness: The bird story below is so strange. (sm)
Posted By: NCMT on 2007-11-29
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I'm so sorry for your loss as well. I cannot even imagine (and don't want to!) how hard that must be for both of you who posted about losing your sons.
That bird thing is so bizarre. I have heard of people having signs that loved ones are about to die but did you ever make any sense out of the bird??
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yeah, what strange bird story?
I couldn't find it either.
Can you tell me where the bird story is?
Thanks
Bird story
 I just had to share this story with all.
This morning while downstairs doing laundry I hear my cats carrying on and on. I was concerned because the last time they were throwing such a fit our dog was choking and they cried to get my attention.
I walk in my den to see what was wrong and to my surprise sitting on my window ledge was a woodpecker pecking at the window. I shooed him away x5 but he kept coming back. I have never had this happen before.
I used to feed my feathered friends about 3 years ago but gave this up as our dog (german shorthair) started hunting them. While I know it is in his nature I just couldn't see baiting the birds for him.
Now I am wondering what has gotten into this little guy who is still looking in at me right now, not pecking at the glass but just watching, any ideas????
I saw the bird story, but didn't catch
what was odd about it. You saw a huge bird on a roof in Florida, but I've been to Florida and there are some really big birds there, just like on our coast here in NC. I did't catch what was odd about it.
I saw the trailer on TV. That story is SO strange, -sm
I'm going to have to drop what I'm doing and watch it tonight. The doll thing is just TOO weird! Why wouldn't those women lavish that love on an adopted baby, or at least a pet?
Bird feeder and bird food?
For the older ones somebody might need to keep it filled.
I had a cat who once caught a bird...
in mid air. I saw it with my own eyes or never would have believed it.
Maybe it was a bird - a hawk!
My hubby saw one land in our back yard. I'm grateful my dogs are over 50 lbs so they can't get carried off. But a small cat? Maybe. I saw a red tailed hawk carry off a large cottonmouth snake once. Flew right over our truck hood. Loved it.
lonely bird
I've had all kinds of birds but only a couple types of finches, none of them Blues. I do know that finches tend to be colony birds and prefer companionship as a rule. I think she is probably missing her best buddy and she is also afraid because she doesn't know what happened. If there was any blood involved with the dying bird, this will terrify birds even more. (They don't even like it if you wear red nailpolish.) That might account for the odd chirping. It might be to your benefit to try to find out what the other bird died from because if it had anything to do with something that is still in Roxy's environment, this will upset her.
Some birds bond for life and will never accept another companion. Others can resist a companion at first but then get used to them. This is breeding season. I would think she would be accepting of another bird right now.
My first suggestion would be to get a mirror and put it in her cage and see if that helps calm her down. Just seeing another finch like her buddy might help. Then, if you want to try getting another bird (which I would definitely do if she accepts the mirror bird), get one and put it in a separate cage right beside this one. Don't just put it smack into her cage. She could attack it for not being her buddy or for territorial invasion. But if the new bird is sitting in its own cage (can be a small travel cage for the trial) and yours acts like she wants to go be with it, then put them together for short periods of time at first and watch them carefully to be sure she doesn't attack the new bird. If they are compatible, then you've got yourself a new pair and Roxy has a new best friend. Also, it would be wise to keep the birds in separate cages for a while and watch the new bird's droppings, even have them checked out by a vet for parasites, etc., before you let them live together to be sure the new one is perfectly well.
One other thought that comes to mind is perhaps you had a male and female and did not know it. I confess I do not know how easy it is to tell the sexes of Blues. I'm used to the larger birds and using blood tests to be sure, as I paired and bred for sale. But a blood test is impractical on a finch as they really can't afford to lose any blood because of their small size!!! BUT, one could have killed the other since this is breeding season and birds, even finches, can get very aggressive towards one another, even those of the same sex.
I would suggest contacting a Blue breeder and find out more about their personalities and habits. And if you buy your second bird directly from a breeder, you can be more sure it will be a healthy one. The ones that end up in pet shops aren't always the best of the clutch.
I wish you luck and please know you have my sympathies in your loss. These little guys are really easy to get attached to. Please feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions I might be able to answer.
Yes, get another bird. They become very attached.
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Here is an unusual bird
The lyre bird is a mimic, but does much more than just other birds! See link below.
Bird watching
I like to watch the birds out my kitchen window, but they spook easily, like every time we walk into the kitchen. I'd like to put a film on the window that would allow me to see out, but not be the mirror reflective type that would cause the birds to attack the window or try to fly through.
The only one I've found like that had a military camouflage pattern (not too lovely, LOL). I'm sick of searching, and was hoping somebody else had already found something. Oh, and the easier to apply, the better! Temporary/cling is fine, but I do have to be able to see out.
Thank you. Never in bird. I'm too lazy LOL :-) NM
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You mean the bird's tail? (sm)
It's fatty meat and tail bone. I think people leave it, but don't serve it.
Any bird lovers out there? I have a question sm
I have had to female (didn't want to deal with breeding, been there done that) Cordon Bleu finches for almost 3 years. My hubby purchased them for me for out 17th anniversary. It has been just the two of them in their cage since we brought them home and they hang right beside my desk so I can see them when I work. Last night we found 1 dead. The other one has been chirping continuously since early this morning. They are not extremely vocal birds (usually the males are) but they would normally chirp a little and would fly around quite a bit. I know Roxy is probably wondering where Velma is and that is the reason for the continuous chirping (including a weird sing-sing-whisthiling noise that I have never heard before). I have been searching on the web about getting another bird for her to have as company. I can't find anything definite. We brought these birds 3 hours from here as our local pet store only carries zebra finches. I haven't spoken to anywhere there yet but plan to. Does anyone have any suggestions? My heart just breaks for the lone bird but am not sure if getting another bird is the best idea.
How is the bird who lost its buddy?
Responding to the post below about the dog made me think of the poster whose bird died. How is the little one doing? Did you get him a new friend?
If you didn't stuff it in the bird...
I would just wait until Thanksgiving to bake it.
Hey fellow bird watchers...
We added a new bird to our backyard list today - one that we have been waiting to have visit for six years. I must admit I had given up, as this is known to be a rural bird and we are just inside town. We have downy woodpeckers out the wazoo all day long, but today, much to my surprise and delight, we had a visit from a hairy woodpecker. He landed on the suet cage that I have hanging on the offce window so he was only about 4 feet away and I got a really good look at him. What a thrill! Now if I can just lure in that elusive pileated...
bird feeder . . . not birdeeder LOL nm
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We have a barrel of bird seed that we keep in the basement.
A few years ago, when the contents got low, we found a 3-legged mouse trapped in there. The seed was low enough that he could not jump back out. Well, having had kept mice in the past (pet store varities) I put thick gloves on, caught him and set him up in a nice cage with all the stuff mice like. I would hold him every day and sign Micky, Micky Bo Bicky, banana fana fo ficky....and so on. Every day. But after two weeks I realized that he was not enjoying it. So, 3 legs and all, I took him out to our bottom field and let him loose. He ran and skipped to the closest tree and climbed that tree up about 15 feet. He then sat an a branch and gave me the evil eye. Didn't know he could do all that with just 3 legs.
Well, a few weeks later, guess who was back in the barrel? I got the heavy gloves out and went to reach for him, he FLEW up my hand, arm, jumped 15' across the room and ran under the door to freedom. Guess he really did have enough of my singing. Never saw him again. (was definitely him cause you can't miss noticing a 3-legged mouse). Oh well...
Saw a surviving baby bird today!
That snake got something in my yard, but today I saw a baby bird on the ground. Just like last year there is a baby thrasher (I think I called it a thrush last time?) with this cute, stubby little tail. He's all fluffy and as big as his parents except that he has a little stubby tail in place of their 4-inch long tails, LOL. He hops out into view, opens his mouth, and then a parent comes down and shoves food down his gaping gullet. Soooo cute.
I had Sasha tied up, guarding the front yard to keep the neighbor's cat away. Not sure where the snake is, but he should be stuffed for a couple of days, anyway.
Have seen lots of birds do this with those fake bird-like
sdf
The Bird Cage! I love that movie.
Hank Azaria is a hoot. In fact, all the principals do a great job.
I was watching a bird at work today.
I could hear it calling, so I looked up and watched a hawk circling. He had a lot to say. I believe he had an opinion about the squirrel tail hanging from another plant-stocker's trailer. She usually adorns her cart with flowers, but she recently added a squirrel tail another worker gave her. It's not a plain squirrel tail; she adorned with pink ribbons.
(I'm not missing MT at all, LOL).
So it wasn't contest where they threw bird out of plane and
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Reveling in adding a new bird to my life list
of birds I have seen - a red-breasted nuthatch - not common this far south - at my suet feeder when suddenly birds scattered and my resident Cooper's hawk almost hit the window in front of me. Don't think he scored this time.
Any idea how to keep cats out of bird nests in trees? sm
This is the 4th day in a row I have had to pick up a dead, mauled bird (3rd baby). I am assuming cats are the cause, since neighbors and I did not have a problem until this year, when we started seeing a couple of roaming cats. My dog is no help as he is still a puppy and is afraid of the cats. 
Anyway, does anyone know humane ways to keep cats from climbing the trees? I know, you can't fight nature, but thought I would ask anyway. Thank!
I ran over my science teacher at the dinner table because Big Bird said to. nm
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it takes 3 weeks for a baby bird to learn to
We have to watch the dogs and cats really close until all the babies leave the yard and it is a long three weeks. Our babies usually hide in the pumpkin patch during flight school with mama guarding from the fence.
Definitely get a companion bird - they are very social and need company. Poor thing is lonely. nm
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That is so strange
Those are the exact dreams that I have as well. The locker combination, never getting to class, can't remember where my class is and I had the teeth falling out one about 2 weeks ago!!!
Strange how so many minds can work the same subconsciously.
I always figured it was because I have "issues" from high school, lol.
So nice to know I'm not the only one who dreams those things constantly!
strange. . .
a peep show. . I think you're over reacting a little. . . Give this poor mom a break. . yes, everyone has problems - I sure do - but this lady does not need this sort of bashing right now. . how is that helpful to her??
This is strange
because my DH and I have talked about this often. I do think consumers get the short end of the stick because the government does not release drugs as quickly as they should. They also will not recognize a treatment because if doesn't have FDA approval. I do think the FDA does keep us safe at times but I also think they are too slow in approving many drugs that have been safely used in other countries for years.
My DH and I also have talked about how if they came up with cures for many of the diseases what would they have fund-raisers (think about the millions MDA has brought in) for and wouldn't it put many of the researchers out of business? Because drugs and cures are big business.
Strange...
I took my daughter to the doc today with these exact symptoms. Neg flu and neg strep. She is really sick but with what? She has amoxicillin and Dytan.
Really? It seems strange
that you never discussed it. If my man would not admit it, I would pester him to death becuase I couldn't stand it.
And I am very shocked that he just accepted you making him change his lifestyle so (not making any moves alone) without a word. ??
Not strange here
My daughter has her 9th grade dance and if they're from another school they have to sign a form or they won't get in. The same if they're not in the 9th grade but are in the same school district.
Very strange
I was just going to get on and ask the same question. For about the past month, my legs, mostly from the knees down, have felt tight and achy. They are swollen and red, blanching when I poke them with my finger. I too will sit with them up for a while and they feel better, only to go back to where they were when I sit again for any extended period of time. I have been trying to drink a lot of water, stay away from salt, etc. I don't know what is going on. If the support stockings help, I will also wear them.
How strange!
You said in your experience "the longer a girl waits, the more socially awkward she feels, and the more promiscuous she becomes once she finally joins the party." You also wrote that "being the only virgin left in the school would also cause psychological damage."
I don't understand that at all. So caving to peer pressure should be the deciding factor in when a person loses his/her virginity?
Not for me. I was a virgin until my wedding night, at age 23. I've been married 25 years. My husband was also a virgin. I wasn't socially awkward, and I certainly didn't become more promiscuous when I finally "joined the party". I was, however, college educated, living in a large eastern city, enjoying all life had to offer which included a lively social life.
I'm not very fond of the idea of purity pledges and big group celebrations where fathers present their daughters with promise rings, etc. I don't think a public declaration is needed. I was simply raised to respect myself and to be responsible. My father and I were very close, yet we never once had a conversation about "saving" myself. But throughout my life with him (he died when I was 21), he made sure that I knew how loved I was. I knew that he felt I was special. He was always a gentleman and treated my mother and me, and all women, with great respect. From his wonderful example, I learned how a woman should be treated, and I settled for nothing less. I'm sure this upbringing is a major reason why I enjoy a strong and loving marriage with my husband.
Compared to the purity pledge idea, I think my father's method is a much more effective way to raise up a woman with a healthy attitude about herself and her sexuality. I know it's not the experience that most women have, but I certainly wish it were.
get your son out of there. What a strange
attitude and behavior of your in-laws. Continuing like this they will never get closure. This will render everybody depressed. Is this sort of a cult?
Strange, isn't it.............sm
how we assign super mortal status to celebrities?
Farrah was just a girl from Corpus Christi, Texas, and MJ was just a boy from Indiana, yet their lives and deaths and the manner of same has become fodder for the media. Before anyone says "sour grapes" let me say that I am happy for them that they achieved superstar status with all its attendent perks. I just don't quite understand what makes their deaths any more interesting than the average person.
May they both rest in peace.
I can say she looks strange, she does but
then what about him? He was such a good looking guy at one time. Know he had the money to get all the plastic surgery done but why would any reputable physician do the surgery?
Strange Situation....
OK, I'm not sure if I'm overthinking this, but I'd love your opinions and advice.
We're good friends w/our next door neighbors -we go to each other's kids parties, have lot's of cookouts, and do lot's of things together. The last thing was our Christmas Open House. They were here, all was 'normal' and we all had a good time.
For the past three years we've celebrated New Year's Eve together. I mentioned it at our party a couple weeks ago and she kind of himmed and hawed b/c they may be out of town, but then, no, they would be in town. She'd let me know.
Then, later that week, a friend of hers who is an acquaintance of mine called me about this makeup she sells. In casual conversation she mentions an open house our neighbors are having and says she'll see me there. Uh, what open house? We were not invited, no mention of it, no come by after your family leaves, nothing. The acquaintance kind of back-peddles, but there's no going back. Their open house was yesterday, and from the looks of their driveway there were 30 or more people there.
Their kids came over today to play with our kids and the little was saying how we should have come over, didn't we see all the cars? I wanted to, but didn't say we were'nt invited.
Now, should I swallow my pride and just call over to see about New Year's Eve, or just let it go?
Only that this is strange, because a similar
feeling has come over me. I had a fling years ago that lasted a couple years. We never committed, would just meet up every couple of weeks or so. We both had a *relationship* but we were still in our early twenties. I wound up getting engaged to and marrying the guy I was in a relationship with, dumb move, very young. When this guy heard I was engaged he dumped the girlfriend and asked me not to get married and I guess finally wanting to commit to me. It broke my heart, but I didn't want to break my fiance's heart. Anyway, that was the last time I saw him. Wound up divorced after only 2 years and moved about an hour away from there. Heard he had married too around that time.
Now, I find myself thinking of him all the time and just learned he moved too and lives about 10 miles from me. I'm with my 2nd husband now for around 10 years, but c'mon is anyone really still feeling those butterflies and excitement after all these years? The answer is not usually. Why do you think affairs happen in the first place? And I do think this is probably a very common feeling especially if it was someone you were crazy about. You kind of think maybe you can start up again where you left off at a point in your life where let's face it things are not all that exciting. Let me just mention my husband is a great guy but lately we've had some major disagreements about things which I believe has made me start feeling this way. You however mention you are *content* in your relationship and sorry but something has to be wrong somewhere. Maybe the bedroom? I do however agree with the other posters that it would only cause more problems. I have given this a lot of thought myself and decided not to contact him unless I end up divorced first and I find out that he is no longer married. And for now I guess I can only imagine. :)
yes, people are still strange....sm
Unfortunately people are still bent-out-of-shape about these types of things. It's too bad. I am so non-racist having grown up in NY in the civil rights era......
For example, I married outside of the culture and religion and my mother insisted I would *lose my roots* - she was dead wrong - I became so much more in touch with EVERY culture, including my own.....
We need to show tolerance.......I am only intolerant of the intolerant.
No. Never have been for some strange reason.
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The strange response is actually yours
or you didn't get the sarcasm/humor of my post. Ever hear that saying? lol
What a strange comment.
You were able to discern that from my post? I find THAT strange!
Actually, your assumptions are quite wrong.
I will say a prayer for you, that God may grace you with wisdom and patience.
Strange sitings
I was 10 when I saw a similar craft right at tree line, dark (not shiny) gray. I live in the South also - Louisiana and wonder about that mystery often. It too was huge, silent, and disappeared when I bent down to talk to a younger sister. Looked up, and it was gone. Took just seconds.
Strange experience
...No, but of course it was disturbing to me for a long time, and I consulted various sources, spiritual, native American, books, anything, and about the closest thing I could feel okay with, was a native American Indian told me that sometimes when a loved one is about to die, you will see an owl, or dream of an owl. When I thought about it, the shape of that thing above me looked like an owl, but a big one. Wing span must have been maybe 5-6 feet.
Thank you! This just sounds really strange
to me. And as the OP said, he didn't even drastically change his name, it was just a simple shortening of it. Who cares???!!!! I wish all I had to worry about on a daily basis was something as silly as that!
My husband grew up being called by his middle name but when he got older, he changed to his first name. When we go to visit his family, they call him by his middle name still and my family calls him by his first name. It's actually kinda funny and my husband is certainly not bothered by it!
SIL, not so strange but interesting.
His name is Craig and his twin is Cliff. Creative mom, huh!
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