How stupid are our birds?!

Niko got another bird today!

At least he ate the head this time, so I had no doubt the poor thing was quite dead before I scooped it up into yet another plastic bag and tossed it into my garage.

But I really do have to wonder how dumb the birds are. He's declawed, for heaven's sake! I guess he's just a hunter-extraordinaire.

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Derry's vet called this afternoon. As expected, the culture and sensitivity test came back negative. So there's nothing further to be done except finish off his pain meds. Which mostly have been ending up on my hand or on the counter anyway. I'm going to ask about Cosequin (for both boys, actually) when I'm there with Nicki on Thursday morning.

Derry's still peeing normally, but obviously this will be a "one day at a time" thing. I really hope he doesn't have another bout, but if he does, I'll be calling the vet pronto and we'll go from there.

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Still lots of pics from Halifax, these were snapped at Historic Properties on September 15th, in the (what else?) dense fog.

Salty's is a well-known restaurant, been around for decades. Used to go there once in a while for dinner.

 A clearer view of one of the Halifax-Dartmouth ferries.

 "Theodore" Tugboat

Universal Blessings, Light and Mercy to All Beings.