Tithonia Tuesday

[dandysmom]

HI people, late Daily again! Very gloomy here, the rain has finally started : nearing 10:45 AM and still unseasonably mild at 16℃ (60℉). That won't last, cold front is behind the rain. Managed to get out for Leia's grass before the rain, fortunately. And at breakfast I saw a small hawk that perched briefly on the fence of the house behind our complex!! I didn't have my distance glasses on so not sure what kind it was; seemed a bit large for a peregrine, though. It's very rare to see a hawk in the City, quite chuffed at it! End of news!

Hope all are well and having a good day.

[Squirrel]

Not long back from work here Eileen - though a later start today. And I get to stay home.

How fun to see a Hawk of some description. There was a man with a bird of prey at Morrisons when I passed through yesterday. That felt a little strange!

Not much to report here really. Think it's time for a hot drink though, so shall go do.

Have a good day all.

[dandysmom]

Some may remember my mentioning I'd ordered a needlepoint kit ... just got an e-mail shipping notice and it's coming from Sheffield, England. I didn't realize I was on a UK site!

What''s Morrisons, Squirrel? Why would a falconer be there?

[Squirrel]

Wow! That's a little unusual Eileen!

Morrisons - one of our supermarkets. No clue why a falconer would be there! Just caused me to smile as I was passing through the car park...

[angieh]

Afternoon Eileen, Squirrel. It's quite stormy here just now, been blowing all day but raining too now. I've been out to meet some ex-work colleagues for lunch which was lovely. We have dog training this evening, so "Good Dog" vibes would be much appreciated. May be a bit of a hairy journey as a lot of the roads are through wooded areas.

Exciting seeing a hawk Eileen. What raptors might you get in your area? I know you say they are rare in the city. We get Peregrine, Kestrel and Sparrowhawk commonly around here. Peregrines nest and raise their young every year at Chichester Cathedral - very religiously!!!

[dandysmom]

We have peregrines, kestrels and the Cooper's hawk, I've seen all 3 at least once, although the Coopers may have been the sharp-shinned hawk, they look very much alike. That one had just captured a bird at my old bird feeder and was plucking it; by the time I'd gotten the binoculars for a better look it had flown off with its dinner! Our peregrines nest on office buildings, etc., down town!

Good boy vibes coming!

[angieh]

I had to look "tithonia" up - Mexican sunflower, not known to me but interestingly this link also came up! Just thought I'd post because these sort of things are, well, just interesting!

http://www.marsanomalyresearch.com/e...vilization.htm

[pamela81]

evening everyone. Late post from me. not long in from work. Long day aswell today as it wasnt very busy at all today. Thats cool that you seen a hawk squirrel Angie, hope you enjoyed your lunch. Eileen, sorry to hear you are getting the bad weather now aswell xx

[PoshPuss]

Evening all! What a nasty day here today, rain and wind and really cold ... brrr. Did our visit to the gym again this morning. Then this afternoon went for our flu jabs. Not a busy day but did get around to odd jobs in the house that have been neglected for a while, some loose screws on the cupboards, putting photos in albums, shredding old papers etc. A good day's work done

Not much wild bird life around here lately, mainly due to a prolific magpie population which have taken over of late and have become the resident gangsters. Heavy old birds too, they don't half land on my perspex roof with a thud! Although they are very attractive to look at. Hope my robin returns soon, he's a cheeky chap and gives the maggies short shrift

[dandysmom]

Originally Posted by angieh

I had to look "tithonia" up - Mexican sunflower, not known to me but interestingly this link also came up! Just thought I'd post because these sort of things are, well, just interesting!

http://www.marsanomalyresearch.com/e...vilization.htm

Thanks for that link, weird, but interesting indeed!. I was sure I had a pic of tithonia in my garden in my PB, but apparently don't, so for those who don't know it, here's a pic. They re an almost flourescent orange, and very striking; easy to grow.