Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[rural mouse]

He has a tidbitting-type of bok for wooing that is deeper, more bubbly, than the similar but sharper, higher, “treats are here, this is great!” bok. It’s a little like the lowest swoopy part of the oropendola’s call, or a talking drum. He’ll make it when he sees Hazel near, or knows she is behind something near him. He starts fussing with whatever is at his feet and makes this sound.

His neck feathers seem looser and flop around more, and his throat seems to hang lower, but it may be just me imagining that as I hear how rich and resonant this sound is. Like a calabash over a drum of water; like some kind of grouse. I can try to get a recording. Hazel, the current love of his life. Unfortunately Hazel is not so keen on him.

Your musical background is seriously expanding my vocabulary for description of the assorted calls.

His "sisters" really need to start laying. Should settle him down some.

 

[rural mouse]

@rural mouse I got an email I was nominated for a free appreciation calendar! Thank you very much!

You're welcome!

 

[fuentemoon]

My hummingbird friend comes and sits right in front of the window where I hang out, so sweet, really glad I finally have a front yard feeder.
Its a little chilly this morning 38°/4

 

[fuentemoon]

Happy caturday, full couch this morning