that’s a great way to pass the time

that robin is glaring into my soul lol

The last one I can hear it saying “chick-a-dee-dee”

Books: Narwhal and Jelly was a favorite at that age. Also if an adult reads with her, we were reading the Mercy the Pig, and Zoey and Sassafrass series at that age.

I’m pretty sure that was also about the age we got our first Snap Circuits set. It still gets pulled out and built every so often - the flying “helicopter” is still a favorite.

However, Play-Doh is one you can never go wrong with at that age.

Edit: Forgot to add that Dr. Seuss and PD Eastman books are very good for the typical 6-7 year old reading level.

If your dog doesn’t already get wet food, you could try the small packs of wet dog food. I make 3 little “meatballs” out of the wet food, one of which has his pill. He scarfs down all 3 and thinks he’s getting a treat.

Same. And P A R K. Currently we “marche” and visit the “DP.” Not sure yet what we’ll use when he figures those out.

I look like that at work too

They buzz the top of my head if I dare step outside without more food when the feeders are low

I experience this as well. I don’t have a solution, although I am trying to use Trello to create each idea/thought as its own card. Then whenever I’m inspired/motivated to sort them into their proper place, it’s a simple drag and drop.

My consistency with this comes and goes, and I keep reorganizing my lists (the headings I group related cards under). But I lose things less than when they were scribbled on random pieces of paper.

I’m not sure on the species, it’s hard to tell the feather’s size.

FWS has a Feather Atlas. At the bottom there’s an “Identify My Feather” button that takes you through some questions and gives you a list of possibilities.

Not even all teachers can keep them. You have to have a migratory bird permit. Places like wildlife rehab and nature centers often have the permit for doing education programs.

Basically it’s because there’s no way to prove if someone just found it on the ground or they killed the bird and kept the feather, nest, eggs, etc. (hence it applies to species who can’t be hunted). So US Fish and Wildlife requires a permit for everyone.

They do love thistle. I always smile when I hear their “po-ta-to chip” call overhead.

I’m saving this for the next time someone tells me to “just do the thing.”

have you already seen a scarlet tanager or rose breasted grosbeak?

Probably somewhat depends if it was used around younger generations and the context explained to them. Sort of like how I’ve seen Flipper and Mr. Ed also become less commonly known and mentioned.

That said, my cat audibly sighs at me when he’s singing the song of his people and I ask, “What’s wrong? Did Timmy fall down the well again?”

My parents have one of these, and it drives me nuts when I visit. I understand that feature on something like an oven where it’s still cooking. But the microwave stopped. Nothing’s going to burn. So stop rushing me!

• Camouflage (as in items of clothing with the pattern)
• Tall boots
• The color red
• When you open a plastic bag, such as for garbage (but if they’re left lying around he loves to sit on them) - this doesn’t apply to treat bags
• Tall men with deep voices - roughly 6’3” (1.9m) or taller

Great photos! I think cheeky sparrow Sundays should be a recurring thing

Does it usually come from the same number or numbers? If so, I’d block it/them and move on.

You tried your best to get them to at least contact her for updated information. Blocking the number(s) means you no longer see the confirmations and such. The only issue down the road would be you won’t get your own confirmations if you ever book with them and use that phone number.

please tell me Belligerent Botanist is the channel name