Final Feature, Nature and Feline Friday with Rocky

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Dear Friends Who’s ready for “Fun Facts with Rocky”?

We’re not traveling to Colorado this year to witness the hummingbirds’ spring migration, so we’re eagerly awaiting their arrival in north Georgia. 

They typically show up during the first week of April. 

Here are some interesting facts about hummingbirds.

There are over 350 known hummingbird species. We primarily see ruby- throated hummers in Georgia. 

Hummers are diurnal, meaning most are awake during the day and sleep at night. 

A hummingbird’s brain comprises approximately 4.2% of its body weight, which is the highest percentage among all wild birds.

Despite their name, they don’t actually “hum.” Instead, it’s more like a “chatter,” and certain species produce sounds by using their feathers. 

Hummers beat their wings thousands of times per minute. 

They consume about half their body weight in bugs and nectar, feeding every 10-15 minutes and visiting 1,000-2,000 flowers throughout the day. In addition to nectar from flowers and feeders, hummers eat small insects, beetles, ants, aphids, gnats, mosquitoes, and wasp.

Hummingbirds are attracted to the color red, just like Auntie HiC! ❤️

They prefer natural nectar to feeders, but if you provide feeders, please remember not to add red dye and clean them frequently. 

Do you have hummingbirds in your area? What kind?

Mom and Auntie HiC meticulously record the arrival and departure dates of the hummingbirds. They usually arrive during the first week of April. I’ll keep you updated whenever we have our first sighting here. Mom always gets excited and squeals with delight❣️

You can follow hummingbirds’ spring migration here:

https://www.hummingbirdcentral.com/hummingbird-migration-spring-2025-map.htm

Enjoy this compilation video, which showcases several of our most beloved hummers from the past. 

💓 Rocky 

Rocky you and your Mom have out done yourselves with today's post..Auntie is almost speechless...ALMOST.

I AM TAKING A SHORT BREAK 

BACK ON MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2025

Thoroughly Poetic Thursday #204

 Today is Poetic Thursday hosted by our pals Teddy and Angel Sammy at Two Spoiled Cats

This week's photo challenge 

So many scenarios ran through my mind's eye when I saw this....so I went with an imaginary conversation years later between a Mom and an older child.. 
I will neither confirm nor deny that there is a photo like this here.  It does not have horns or a double chin just a precious smile!!

Bath time is fun, 

 Mommy is making all kinds of faces.

Just for her here is a big grin, and a double chin

fast forward 16 years later!!

😱😨

Now a teenager he screams, what a disgrace

Mom if I ever see these photos in public places,

I will declare they are fake.

Made by my mom, using AI

It was a mistake!!

Lovingly your little

😇

Words on Wednesday Wooten Meadow Park

  

Thank you to our Hostess

Sandee at Comedy Plus

 On March 19, 2025 I decided to take a 10 minute ride from home to

It has been a while since I was there.  Lots of things fun changes and information.

Click here to read about the Park  

I featured it as a Final Friday Feature

in October 2022.

Below is a bit of info on the park.

Donated to Raleigh by the Wooten Family

Year 1996 | Acres 20.5

Toss a Frisbee, picnic in the lawn, watch the wildlife, and enjoy the day in the park. This 21-acre site was donated by the Wooten family in 1996 for the use of the citizens of Raleigh as a park and future greenway connection. The first phase of the 2015 Wooten Meadow Master Plan was completed in early 2022.

Set along Hare Snipe Creek*, Wooten Meadow Park has looping paved and grassy pathways, open lawn areas, natural meadows, and wetlands and is a habitat for a variety of plant and animal species. Further back in the park is a successional forest of **loblolly pines and hardwood trees.

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The trail begins at the corner where you see stoplights

Several fun and symmetrical bridges just to the left of this one

is one of many small creeks.  I heard croaking frogs here never saw any

New  informational signs have been added

There are at least 8 Eastern Bluebird houses like this

I was quite happy to see a lucky Ducky Mallard in residence.

Ducky is a good Diver.  I enjoyed the show.

After his diving show, he swam away look at his gorgeous green head.

The day before I visited we had 2 1/2" of rain.  I was happy to see many

little winding water areas like this.

Happy Tuesday Cat tale from Kat

Thank you to our

 We thank our Hostess Sandee at

 Comedy Plus

Dearest Auntie HiC

I have a funny for you and our friends today!!

Just like Mom, Cali has started talking in her sleep. I’m fairly certain I heard her say, “mousies” & “feet”! 😹

Auntie HiC Mom said kindergarten classes learned this song too

https://youtu.be/LweTcDegxek 

 I’ll let you decide! 

Turn up volume. 

Love you Tabby Nephew

❤️ Kat

OH MY CATS.... 

KAT

Auntie HiC thinks this is quite precious.

Cali is for sure doing some serious talking with her whiskers, her eyes are moving too....I wonder if per chance she is reliving her recent scuffle with you

lovingly A HiC.

Awww Monday Double post: Kat and Katie Isabella

 We thank our Hostess Sandee at Comedy Plus   

Dearest Auntie HiC,

this might sound a bit awkward, but would you kindly share this video with my beloved Katie Isabella? I absolutely relish pronouncing her multi-syllabic name.

Ka-tie Is-a-bell-a ❣️❣️❣️❣️

It sounds like a beautiful lyric from a song. 💕🎶 💕

I digress. Back to the video. I want Katie to know that although I’m a senior mancat, I still have some moves! You’ve heard of pole dancing? 

I call this purr-vocative string dancing.

Hope she gets the subtle message I’m sending❣️😹❤️

❤️ Kat 

Kat OMCs Auntie HiC wants to know your secret to being agile and active.  Is it your love for Katie Isabella that gets your motor running?

I 100% agree about her lovely name!!Many Southern Belles have two names hers is most poetic.

Lovingly A HiC

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From Katie Isabella

OHCs AUNTIE HiC

Guess what?!? 

I received a surprise package today from my sweetheart, Katie Isabella!

She sent catnip toys! There are 3 mice, & since I’m always a gentleman, I let Cali pick out her favorite first! 

I’m keeping the moo-cow all to myself‼️🐄❤️

Rocky is so easy-going & said he’ll take whatever Cali doesn’t claim first & add it to his Catnip Lounge! 

Thank you, Katie & Ms. Carole! You made our day❣️

❤️ Kat

Kat says Katie Isabella the Kat’s Meow

What a great and thoughtful shopper .  She puts lots of love into it too

Hugs Auntie HiC

BREAKING NEWS!!!!!

Coming soon; a video of us defending ourselves from the MICE INVASION. 😹