Category Archives: Pearl

Because nesting season is so competitive, it is wise to scope out the competition early. Plus, it never hurts to do a little “pursuing” of your own (even if you don’t need to). The best place to do all this is to go where the competitors and the ladybirds are – in the “great outdoors.”ContinueContinue reading “Day 124: Looking for Ladybirds”

Being a skilled and famous predator is only half about skill. The other half is all about the “media machine.” Some predators might have great skill but never get noticed (perhaps because they are not cute, or they have no feathers). Then other predators (typically the ones who are both very cute and have lotsContinueContinue reading “Day 123: Predatory Fame”

There are two basic kinds of prey – “plain” and “toasted.” In nearly all cases, “toasted” prey tastes better. As a bonus, it also tends to be easier to bring down (on account of how it is feeling all warm and, well, toasty…causing it to drop its guard). Once captured, a simple tutorial can smoothContinueContinue reading “Day 122: Toasted Prey”

Being the “alpha” member of any flock isn’t so easy as it might first appear. For instance, you have to do all the publicity for your flock (on account of how the other members can’t be trusted to do it right). You also have to tolerate, accept, befriend the flock “betas.” Since the betas areContinueContinue reading “Day 121: Making Friends with the “Betas””

Only the most daring and edgy of artists work with the most difficult artistic mediums. For instance, you won’t find too many examples of fine original art using waffles…or wicker. This is because both mediums are extremely challenging to use. But what really sets the true “artiste” apart from the flock is an ability to create greatContinueContinue reading “Day 120: The Egg Artiste”

With a new nesting season just around the corner, there is no time to lose. Even the manliest of manbirds (the ones who are sure to win any ladybird’s heart) must prepare, prepare, prepare. In addition to all the regular prep work, it is important to identify several potential nesting sites (called “secondary nests”) in advance.ContinueContinue reading “Day 119: Secondary Nesting”

It is a lesser-known fact that the large featherless beings sometimes gather in flocks too. But not having wings can make travel logistics more challenging, so flocking tends to occur less frequently. Of course, when the logistical stars do align, the festivities are not to be missed (especially when the Small Chef is in charge of theContinueContinue reading “Day 118: Big Flock Lunch”

Once word gets out that a noted gourmand is holding interviews for menu candidates, it never takes long. Suddenly the candidates are popping up everywhere. The wiliest ones may even go so far as to bribe the large featherless assistant (who is known to be extremely “bribe-able”) to get personalized placement at the head of the line.ContinueContinue reading “Day 117: More Menu Candidates”

In the Wild West, a “wrangler” is a professional who keeps other unruly beings in line. In fact, the word “wrangle” literally means to “wrestle” or “dispute.” So essentially, a wrangler is the alpha in any flock. A wrangler’s job isn’t ever easy, but it is rewarding (on account of how the alpha always gets firstContinueContinue reading “Day 116: Wrangling for Alpha”

For beings with strong culinary preferences, it is not a chore to order the same meals day in and day out. After all, if you really like something, it just makes sense to enjoy it often. Another benefit of ordering your favorite foods “in bulk” (aka “a lot at one time”) is it reduces the chancesContinueContinue reading “Day 115: Ordering in Bulk”