I was bemoaning the fact that I couldn't think of anything to post today. I've been trying to see how long I can go trying to post something everyday. It's been a challenge. I was going to post about our weather which was rather weird yesterday, but Art said, "boooorrrring." (Kindly, mind you.) I thought that blanket of dark clouds slowly covering our part of the island was interesting. For all that covering, I was able to walk between the raindrops that fell. It did rain last night... but never mind...Anyway when I opened our front door to get the morning newspaper, this Java Sparrow was sitting there.
That was rather strange because they are very quick birds and should have flown away as soon as I opened the door.
While I stood there, the bird took a hop and fell over onto its back and stayed there like a turtle unable to right itself. I called Art and my mother and we watched helplessly wondering what we should do.
After finally wiggling to its feet again it tried to find something to eat, but there's nothing there (Remember how I got rid of the ants?) so I got some bread and tossed it over.
When I tossed the bread crumbs, it startled the bird enough that it flew over to the Desert Rose plant.
It then stayed there for the longest time and let me know that it would wait until I got my camera. It let me come as close as about three feet away from him. I snapped a bunch of photos and when I was done, flew off as though it was perfectly fine.
What a strange morning.
Okeedokee, I'm done for Friday! Have a great weekend, everybody!
Now then, what I shall I write about tomorrow? Sigh.......
Kay! In your time of need you were blessed by a visit from Bloggiel, the angel of stymied bloggers!
ReplyDeleteCan you send the winged creature over to me tonight?
(Although I think your dramatic sky would have made a great post on its own. [Begging to differ with Art.])
This post is fine, Kay. Love the photos.
ReplyDeleteWhy don't you write about the past since you are scanning old pics? That would be super interesting.
Well done! I set myself the challenge of a post a day (at least) and failed . . . so, hats off to you! and I like the Java Sparrow - hope it hopped off happily :-)
ReplyDeleteAmazing, Kay. I call those things "God moments" but everyone has different ways of expressing these wonderful happenings. I like Dina's "Bloggiel, the angel of stymied bloggers"!
ReplyDeleteThe Java Sparrow is adorable. I hope I see one when we're in Hawaii in December. Meanwhile, I hope this little fellow is okay. Turning turtle doesn't sound like a bird sort of thing to do. Let us know if it decides to live at your house.
-- Kay, Alberta
you can take a day off posting you know-it's your blog. Somedays there isn't as much to write about. I write again about a week sometimes and schedule the posts for a certain day. Then I can relax and not worry in between or daily. Or just write that there is absolutely nothing happening in your life that day then go have an adventure-take a walk, hike, or shop. You live in paradise and it is beautiful there....
ReplyDeleteThe bird surely thanks you, Kay. You've earned a day off.
ReplyDeletewell, I think that cloud looks very interesting Kay, even ominous. And I wonder why that bird didn't fly away as usual?
ReplyDeleteCool bird, funny story.
ReplyDeleteI have decided NOT to post every day, but then again it depends on if I have anything worthwhile.
That is one smart Java Sparrow. I wonder how many yummies he collects from different homes with that little act? ;)
ReplyDeleteI hope the Java Sparrow got its bearings after snacking on the bread you gave it.
ReplyDeleteCute bird ,cute post !She is now internationally famous...thanks to you :):)
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend !
Maybe this little bird was caught in that storm cloud, buffeted around so much that he was just plain tired. Then a kind lady came by and sustained him enough that he regained his energy :)
ReplyDeleteHow cute....
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