A memorial to my victims.
Having to dig a mass grave in my backyard23 total reviews
Comment from lyenochka
Oh no! What a problem for you! I hope the starlings are not the vengeful type like the crows. If crows see you carrying a dead one of their own, they will never let you live it down - for generations!
I can't imagine how they drowned. Were they so thirsty, they just drank and fell in?
Hope you get someone to take some of the many chores that have fallen on your shoulders.
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2024
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Oh no! What a problem for you! I hope the starlings are not the vengeful type like the crows. If crows see you carrying a dead one of their own, they will never let you live it down - for generations!
I can't imagine how they drowned. Were they so thirsty, they just drank and fell in?
Hope you get someone to take some of the many chores that have fallen on your shoulders.
Comment Written 28-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your review and as always your kindness.
Best wishes
Mary
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Sweet story about the dead starling birds. I can picture you digging the grave, the rain, and the containers full of water. Good word imagery.
Well done
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2024
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Sweet story about the dead starling birds. I can picture you digging the grave, the rain, and the containers full of water. Good word imagery.
Well done
Comment Written 28-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2024
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Thank you Gypsy, I appreciate your review. Thank you
Best wishes
Mary
Comment from royowen
How extraordinary is this, amazing, I thought that birds can be pretty smart, especially parrots, crows, ravens and magpies, but that's really bad, are the cate active hunters Mary? Beautifully written, thanks for sharing, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2024
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How extraordinary is this, amazing, I thought that birds can be pretty smart, especially parrots, crows, ravens and magpies, but that's really bad, are the cate active hunters Mary? Beautifully written, thanks for sharing, blessings Roy
Comment Written 28-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2024
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Thank you Roy for your kind words and review.
Since I used to feed the cats, they showed little interest in going after birds.
I only have one now who shows up with knife and fork in paws.
Thank you again.
Blessings
Mary
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You?re right Mary
Comment from Teri7
This is a very well written story about all you had to go through with the little starlings drowning and you having to bury them. I love all the little birds. I had a cat at one time that come walking up in our backyard with a baby bird in it's mouth. I caught our cat and took that baby bird out of its mouth and took it in the house. Our cat kept chasing me to get that bird. We put the little bird in a box and gave it water with a dropper . Later when we knew the cat wasn't around my husband but the baby bird close to where its mother was and the mother bird took it again. I was so happy. love and blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2024
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This is a very well written story about all you had to go through with the little starlings drowning and you having to bury them. I love all the little birds. I had a cat at one time that come walking up in our backyard with a baby bird in it's mouth. I caught our cat and took that baby bird out of its mouth and took it in the house. Our cat kept chasing me to get that bird. We put the little bird in a box and gave it water with a dropper . Later when we knew the cat wasn't around my husband but the baby bird close to where its mother was and the mother bird took it again. I was so happy. love and blessings, Teri
Comment Written 28-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2024
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Good story Teri. I used to feed the feral cats, so none of them bothered to bother the birds.
I appreciate your review.
Thank you
Mary
Comment from Rachelle Allen
Oh dear! Well, truth be told, I have no love lost for birds in general and starlings in particular. I'm impressed that you went to the length you did for them in death. You are more woman than I will ever be.
Very entertaining post. Thank you for the fun read, Mary. xo
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
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Oh dear! Well, truth be told, I have no love lost for birds in general and starlings in particular. I'm impressed that you went to the length you did for them in death. You are more woman than I will ever be.
Very entertaining post. Thank you for the fun read, Mary. xo
Comment Written 28-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
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Thank you Rachelle. I appreciate your kind words and review,
Best regards,
Mary
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My total pleasure, Mary. xo
Comment from BethShelby
I'm surprise they would go into a barrel. They must have thought it was bird bath and they didn't have enough space to take off again. Lets hope they aren't plotting revenge.
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2024
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I'm surprise they would go into a barrel. They must have thought it was bird bath and they didn't have enough space to take off again. Lets hope they aren't plotting revenge.
Comment Written 28-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2024
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Thank you Beth, I appreciate your review.
Mary
Comment from Sharon Elwell
Well told! So much for the idea that a bird bath would make starlings happy. Who knew that it has to be shallow? Seems like they could catch flight, but obviously not. I'd watch out for the coming revenge!
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
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Well told! So much for the idea that a bird bath would make starlings happy. Who knew that it has to be shallow? Seems like they could catch flight, but obviously not. I'd watch out for the coming revenge!
Comment Written 28-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
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Thank you Sharon for the review. I appreciate it sorry for the delay in responding.
Mary
Comment from Begin Again
Ph my, Mary, I certainly know what it's like to try and do the things that my husband once did...I'm like a fish out of water. Not to mention I am just too old for some of it. I would be devastated to have found the dead birds, as I know you must have felt that way too. You did your best to give them a decent burial and hopefully none of the birds have heard of Alfred Hitchcock. Well done!
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
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Ph my, Mary, I certainly know what it's like to try and do the things that my husband once did...I'm like a fish out of water. Not to mention I am just too old for some of it. I would be devastated to have found the dead birds, as I know you must have felt that way too. You did your best to give them a decent burial and hopefully none of the birds have heard of Alfred Hitchcock. Well done!
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 27-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
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Thank you Carol from another fish. I heard a stationary bike is good for his condition. So I got him one, the only problem is I have to assemble it . I could not assemble a weedwacker so I am hoping this goes smoothly.
Thank you for your kind words.
Mary
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Good luck with the assembly. Have a great day!
Comment from F. William Lester
LOL. They probably have long memories and won't forget, but I will try to influence the gods to speak to them and leave you alone. :) I have one question: What were you washing that required the wastebasket on the porch and the trash barrel in the yard? I guess I missed the lawnmower escapade. However, it was a good story, and I did enjoy it. Thanks for sharing it. Stay well.
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2024
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LOL. They probably have long memories and won't forget, but I will try to influence the gods to speak to them and leave you alone. :) I have one question: What were you washing that required the wastebasket on the porch and the trash barrel in the yard? I guess I missed the lawnmower escapade. However, it was a good story, and I did enjoy it. Thanks for sharing it. Stay well.
Comment Written 27-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2024
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I wanted to clean the inside of each . The kitchen is near the porch and it would be easier to bring it in. The barrel I would have to drag to the other side of the yard. Thank you for the review. I am glad you enjoyed the story.
Mary
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My pleasure, Mary.
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
I'm not sure what Alfred Hitchcock might make of the bird presence in your yard now. Probably best not to go that route. lol Thanks for sharing your story.
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2024
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I'm not sure what Alfred Hitchcock might make of the bird presence in your yard now. Probably best not to go that route. lol Thanks for sharing your story.
Comment Written 27-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2024
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Thank you Marilyn for your review. it is very appreciated.
Best wishes,
Mary