SFM #42: Animals. Two Free-Ranging Pets

Written by Robert Wu for his family and friends

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We have two new pets, and we don’t have to take care of them. Two black-collared starlings have made a nest on a cypress tree 50 feet from our flat windows. That cypress tree is used as the estate Christmas tree in the winter.

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They are busy sprucing up their love nest for their new chicks. We can’t wait to see the chicks.

One of the pair seems to be scolding the other: ” You were out all day. Where is the blue twig you promised me?” The unfortunate one turns his (her) back to the scolder.

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At other times, they perch on a lamp post and act really lovie dovie. Love is great, isn’t it?

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