Tummy Tuesday

This photo was taken just before the Beans deserted us and our outdoor run was ready to be put against the garage wall so we could still go out in the fresh air and sunshine. I like to lie on the shelf, but if you look at the top of the ramp, someone had beaten me to it! I was very polite and didn't chase Mr. Pigeon away and laid on the ground instead. When the Beans came back from their holidays, Mr. Pigeon had gone. Mum knows that we didn't have him for supper because we can't get out of our run once dad has fixed it to the wall. Mum said he had probably gone back home to his loft. At least now I can have my shelf back.
We have told mum she can put some of her holiday photos on our blog, probably from Thursday onwards. At least that will keep her happy.

The Visitor.

Flynn: Hey what are you doing here? This is my sunbathing spot.

You're supposed to be afraid of me, why aren't you flying away?

You do realise I could have you for my supper don't you.

Hmphh, if you are going to ignore me, I will turn my back on you too.

Oh good, mum's fattening him up for us.

Eric: If I watch him from behind this wire mesh he won't be able to see me.

He has come closer, do I dare pounce with mum watching me?

Huh! The cheek of it. He is drinking our rain water now.

Note from mum:
We had heavy rain and very strong wind the night before these photos were taken. The pigeon is a ringed homing pigeon and was probably exhausted from the bad weather. He was looking very sorry for himself and let me catch him. His ring had this year's date on it so this is probably his first year of racing. The boys were very interested but couldn't understand why he wouldn't fly which is most likely what saved him as there is no point in catching something that just sits and looks at you. He is now looking much better and flying as soon as I or Eric and Flynn approach and should very soon fly back to his own loft.

Stalking our prey, and our mum's birthday,

Eric: What was that noise?

I will go and investigate.

Oh good, Flynn has come as back up.

Huh! Foiled again!

You might think you are clever watching from up there Mr. Pigeon, but we are very patient.


It's our mum's birthday today.
We don't mind you being old mum, we still love you.