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Stars and birds
Earlier this week, we had an Indian (Hindu) family come in for initial exams & cleanings. Well, when they checked out, they told me something neat: my name, Drew, is also the Hindi name for the North Star, Dhiru!
Secondly, as you'll recall, my patio overlooks River Legacy Park, a local wildlife preservation park. A minute ago I was outside waters my plants when I noticed something large land in the park about 25 yards from me. At first I thought it was a plastic grocery bag until it turned its head to look in my direction and I realized that it was an owl! I don't know what kind, but it was kinda dirty-grey in color and seemed pretty big. When it took off again, I'd say its wingspan was about 4 feet. Of course, I'm horrible at gauging lengths and distances, especially when I'm jusging length AT a distance. :-Þ
Also, the eggs of the weaver bird nesting in one of my ivys have hatched, and I've counted at least 3 fledglings. They're quiet and motionless when I peek into the nest, but they're fairly well advanced and mom's still living there as well, so I assume that they're all alive.
In short: Nature is cool!
Secondly, as you'll recall, my patio overlooks River Legacy Park, a local wildlife preservation park. A minute ago I was outside waters my plants when I noticed something large land in the park about 25 yards from me. At first I thought it was a plastic grocery bag until it turned its head to look in my direction and I realized that it was an owl! I don't know what kind, but it was kinda dirty-grey in color and seemed pretty big. When it took off again, I'd say its wingspan was about 4 feet. Of course, I'm horrible at gauging lengths and distances, especially when I'm jusging length AT a distance. :-Þ
Also, the eggs of the weaver bird nesting in one of my ivys have hatched, and I've counted at least 3 fledglings. They're quiet and motionless when I peek into the nest, but they're fairly well advanced and mom's still living there as well, so I assume that they're all alive.
In short: Nature is cool!