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While my “southern” friends tell me that Texas is not the “real” South, we are nevertheless quite hospitable beings. Those of us who happen to have feathers are even more hospitable….elevating the practice of the “warm welcome” to a fine art. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts

Every day hordes of hungry fans turn to the same (feathery) place for tips and techniques on how to guard their breakfast from poachers. Luckily, regardless of species (furred, featherless, or – gasp! – even fledged), the basic fundamentals remain the same. In a word: “Intimidation.” The more intimidated the poacher is by the guarder,ContinueContinue reading “Day 301: Guarding Breakfast”

Hi. The large featherless being here. It’s not often I get to share the spotlight with my feathery celeb, but here we are (on account of the fact that I lured him away with a toasted waffle so I could have the flat rectangular glowing thing all to myself for “Day 300’s” post). What aContinueContinue reading “Day 300: Mommies Love Their Birdies”

Many beings (both with and without feathers) aspire to start a career in something called “supermodeling.” Yet this profession’s exacting job requirements (“hold still,” “look very pretty”) cull out almost as many candidates as they draw in. Only the creme de la creme make it all the way to “supermodeling” status. In the avian world, successful super(bird)modelsContinueContinue reading “Day 299: Super(bird) Modeling”

Being born with feathers tends to coincide with naturally keen powers of observation – especially when it comes to the ways and habits of neighboring species. And after years of living side by side with furred and featherless beings alike, it would be impossible for you not to notice certain predictable patterns. For instance, one game theyContinueContinue reading “Day 298: The New “Go Fetch””

There is no doubt that nesting season gets ever more competitive as the summer heats up. As well, rising temperatures can turn a ladybird’s mind to thoughts of roosting. This makes just the perfect moment for a rousing round of “Roosting Championships.” Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts

Batman is a fearsome superhero indeed. For one, all “bat” references aside, those pointy ears look more than a little like….gasp…..FELINE ears. For two, he favors a black color palette in attire and accessories, which definitely tamps down on any “friendly” vibes. Finally, he really knows how to make direct eye contact with the camera.ContinueContinue reading “Wet Bird Couture: The Batman”

In featherless culture, being “quick on the draw” basically means you can grab your weapon faster than the other guy can grab his. Of course, such awkward and artificial self defense measures are only necessary because featherless beings lack certain natural advantages (namely a beak, wings, and claws). But when you have feathers, there is noContinueContinue reading “Day 296: Quick to the Shred”

With a now clearly established link between having feathers and possessing natural acting talent, Pearl unfurls his acting wings even further with this, his third one-avian play, entitled “Phantom of the Molt.” Of course, in the original version, the setting was an opera house and the cast was full of featherless beings. Zzzzzzz. This newContinueContinue reading “Day 295: Phantom of the Molt”

There is a price for (feathery) fame. Even though you can’t help how sleek and shiny your feathers are – any more than you can help how cute your curved beak and pink feet are – or how fetching your delicate grey crest and round black eyes are – this will not buy you any respiteContinueContinue reading “Day 294: The Beak Plant”