36 Thirty-six 36: No, not my measurements!

Well, it is here. I am 36. Actually I think I am ok with this! I had an interesting chat with a friend yesterday and that really seemed to help. I learned a few things...always good to learn! But I feel better. Really long story I won't bore anyone with...

I swear I live in a wildlife preserve!
I was looking something up on the net when I kept hearing a ruckus outdoors. A bird was just carrying on...
One of the cats had snagged a baby oriole...now, how do I know it was an oriole? The male was swooping our other cat. Of course, I did not grab the camera in time for that, but I did grab 2 cats up and put them away. So then it is off to save the baby! (and assess the damage...UGH!)

What a little trooper!

Belly Shot!
Then we spent another hour watching Dad swoop around and call to the little guy! He led him quite aways down the field.
The little one could fly enough to get up a limb at a time. I never saw his nest but I am pretty sure he made it! Of course, the cats were not let out for hours!
Then later...I find this:

Being startled while chowing down on leftover duck feed, this guy craws up the post on the barn porch.
Plays a game of "If I can't see you, you can't see me"

Really, I am fine:
I swear the others where watching and laughing!
Let's see what today brings!