Category Archives: The Feeder Feed

The Feeder Feed

Posted on 24 July 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Things are slow at the feeders these days.  There seems to be a new flock… or should it be flutter… of Chickadees.  I have noticed also young Nuthatches, both the usual sort and the Red-breasted.  Here is a young Red-Breasted … Continue reading →

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Breakfast simplicity

Posted on 17 July 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Poached egg and toast.

Tips for poaching an egg.

It is good if the egg is room temperature.
Heat the water to just before boiling.
Add a little vinegar to the water.
Crack the egg into a small ramekin or large spoon.
Give the water a … Continue reading →

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The Feeder Feed: resurrection edition

Posted on 16 July 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

You might recall that some days ago during a walk I found a dead male cardinal.  I pondered whether or not it was “Ray”.
Today a male Cardinal showed up for some nosh.

I compared a few photos, and I think this … Continue reading →

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The Feeder Feed: death edition

Posted on 5 July 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I haven’t seen “Ray” the Cardinal for a while.  He is usually in and out chomping on the saffron and sunflower.
I was out for a walk earlier and found a dead male Cardinal.
I suspect it was “Ray”.

We shall see.

Technorati Tags: … Continue reading →

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The Feeder Feed: Federal Holiday and Sing Along Edition

Posted on 4 July 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

As a Minnesotan and alum of the University of Minnesota, I have long been a fan of the Golden Gophers.
Of course the Golden Gopher is not really a gopher at all, but rather a sort of … and I can … Continue reading →

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The Feeder Feed: some Orioles and a not-Oriole

Posted on 30 June 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Just a couple shots.
The young Orioles are still around.

They fight over the grape jelly.

You lookin’ at me?

Really blue.

Technorati Tags: Baltimore Oriole, Indigo Bunting

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The Feeder Feed: variety edition

Posted on 19 June 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I haven’t been much inclined to post about the feeder these days, but figured it was about time to share a view or two.
You’ve seen Ray before.  He sees you, too.  Being so very visible he is as wary as … Continue reading →

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The Feeder Feed: colors

Posted on 10 June 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Just a few interesting colors today.  A couple of the pics are from when the crab apple tree was in bloom.

This Bunting is styling in the direct sun.

Team Finch.

House Finch.

Crouching Woodpecker, Hidden Mourning Dove.   They had a real stare down.

Mr. … Continue reading →

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The Feeder Feed: Hummingbird Edition

Posted on 9 June 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

There are zillions of humming birds this year.
Here are few shots.

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The Feeder Feed: Z-CAM edition

Posted on 27 May 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Here are a few screenshots from the live Z-CAM which I have running again.  I still have some technical problems, but it is running.  I have chaplets of the Rosary in Latin, prayers for the Pope, and other prayers.

And I … Continue reading →

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