Gaining Mr. Blackbird’s Trust
One of the first things I do each morning (after handing Little Miss Susi a jerky treat for breakfast and going to the loo of course) is walking over to the balcony to check if the blackbirds are there and if they still have enough food. Especially on cold days like...
When Sons Become Rivals
Mr. Blackbird has been pretty agitated lately. A young rival has moved in the part of our yard that is just round the corner to his territory. Well, actualy he had considered that part of the yard part of his territory as well. Compared to the other blackbirds in the...
The Blackbirds Having Marrital Differences Over A Kaki
Mrs. Blackbird hasn’t had an easy time lately. Since I’ve put out an overripe kaki (sharon fruit) for them, Mr. Blackbird is guarding his food even against his wife. Not nice! She stops by, quickly looks if he is around, and if she can’t spot him,...
Spring Is In The Air
The past week had been sunny and the temperatures spring-like. Which seems to have aroused spring feelings in Mr. Blackbird. I see him veery closely following the Mrs. around these days. 😉 Still, it’s too early for the first round of fledglings, I hope they know...
Where the Blackbirds Sleep at Night
Mr. and Mrs. Blackbird don’t come together very often. Yesterday was one of the rare occasions I could take a pic of them both sitting pretty close. He was a bit tired though when I took this shot. Kept snoozing off, conserving his energy in the cold. Today I...
Mr. Blackbird Has Been A Guest On My Balcony Since 2012
I’ve been going through old photos today, trying to find out since when Mr. Blackbird and I have known each other. Seems he turned up and took over the yard at the beginning of 2012. Which means he’s at least 4 years old! The winter in 2012 was cold and we...
Resuming Old Habits
I am happy to announce that Mr. Blackbird has resumed visiting my balcony on a daily basis. I guess he’s pretty content he gets his favorite food here – grapes and raisins. Today he spent some hours in composing mode – very softly (with closed beak)...
The Blackbirds Are Back!
I am sooo relieved! The Blackbirds are back! After inspecting my appartement in early August they had disappeared. Went for a summer holiday, I don’t know. Mr. Blackbird was gone, the Mrs. dropped by once or twice a few days after he had disappeared, and the...
The Blackbirds Go Real Estate Shopping
You won’t believe what I just found when I went into the kitchen to get more cold tomato soup and some juice! MR. BLACKBIRD STANDING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROOM! I mean, I had told him yesterday that he’s welcome to come inside when it’s so hot out...About Me
Based in Vienna, Austria, I love nature, gardening, photography, and reading. I got a doxie, Little Miss Susi, sharing my tiny appartement, and a blackbird family that chose my balcony to be their command center.
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