Day 264: The Nest Owl

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There is a reason ladybirds are so choosy about who to make their eggs with.

Not only are “eggs” a near-universally prized delicacy, but fluffy feathery chicks are so cute and innocent they are sitting ducks for prying paparazzi.

So as a ladybird, what you really need is a “Nest Owl.”

A “Nest Owl” is that manliest of manbirds who can watch and secure the nest at every hour….and from every angle.

Here I am, the manliest of manbirds with a posh and fab nesting site ripe for the picking.
Here I am, the manliest of manbirds with a posh and fab nesting site ripe for the (um) plucking.
And yet - inexplicably - there are no ladybirds in sight as far as the eye can see.
And yet – inexplicably – there are no ladybirds in sight as far as the eye can see.
I have proven my prowess at "nest tidying."
I have proven my prowess at “nest tidying.”
I am the courtliest of suitors - more courtly than even the original (full size) 007 himself.
I am the courtliest of suitors – more courtly than even the original (full size) 007 himself!
I am perfect at "plumping the pillows" so the ladybirds will be very comfy as they sit on our eggs.
I am perfect at “plumping the pillows,” and the ladybirds know they will be treated to the height of plush comfort as they sit on our eggs.
So what could still be missing......AHH. I've got it.
So what could still be missing……AHH. I’ve got it. What the ladybirds need is a demonstration of my mastery of the “Nest Owl” security technique.
What the ladybirds need is a demonstration of my mastery of the "Nest Owl" security technique.
And a 1…..
And a 2...
And a 2…
And a 3!
And a 3! And now that we’ve got that out of the way, I’d better brace myself for the onslaught of feminine wings…..

Author: Shannon Cutts
Co-Author: Pearl Cutts

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Animal sensitive and intuitive with Animal Love Languages. Parrot, tortoise and box turtle mama. Dachshund auntie. Freelance writer and author. www.animallovelanguages.com

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