The bird this week is the satin bowerbird.  It is so named because males build a bower, or little enclosure, as part of their mating display.    Male bowerbirds are uniformly black with purple eyes, females have bright blue eyes.  … Continue reading The WPT Builds a Courtship Fort

As we get ready for our weekend birb event, and continue to deal with the final week of the 2024 election, we must make our way through Friday. This week we’re focusing on early voting with over sixty million votes … Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Is In The Final Stages Of Voting

Mornin’ Politocadoes! The US Presidential election is days away now and I think we’re all beginning to feel it. Everyone feels the exhaustion. Democratic voters are experiencing a general sense of unease. By now, the MAGA crowd has already drunk … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Is The TRASH Man For Halloween

Happy All Hallows’ Eve Eve. We’re less than one week away now from the end of the election, and I encourage you to practice self care. Step back when you need to, don’t check the polls if you can help … Continue reading The Wednesday Politics Thread is Almost There

Egads!!! Who thought we’d ever make it this far?? Something I heard Mary Trump say, pre-2020, (and I’m going to paraphrase here) was that she just couldn’t see past Election Day. And that’s how I feel now, I cannot envision … Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics thread says ONE MORE WEEK!!!!!!!!!!

Our bird this week is the golden pheasant.  It is a popular aviculture bird originally from China, with wide distribution throughout the world due to introduced populations and its inherent adaptability.  In addition to its home turf of mountainous forests … Continue reading The WPT Scampers to Safety

As we get ready for our weekend birb event, and continue to deal with the final weeks of the 2024 election, we must make our way through Friday. This week we’re focusing on early voting with over thirty million votes … Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Is Watching The Votes Roll In

Mornin’ Politocadoes! As we head into the homestretch of the 2024 Presidential election the candidates have begun to make their closing statements. Trump’s arguments can be summed up as a cosmic gumbo of racism, blood oaths of vengeance, French fries, … Continue reading The Thursdays Politics Thread Says The F Word

You know the drill. Be kind and thoughtful today. Cheers. Continue reading Another Wednesday Politics Thread

Happy weekend, everyone.  I hope we’re all doing our best to take care of our mental health, although I know that isn’t always easy.  Especially when some people’s coping mechanisms boil down to a delicious canned lemon drop martini I … Continue reading The WPT Has an Impressive Throat Pouch

As we get ready for our weekend birb event, and continue to deal with the final weeks of the 2024 election, we must make our way through Friday. This week we’re focusing on early voting as it’s taking place in … Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Votes Early

Mornin’ Politocadoes! Not gonna be able to do a more substantial post today. Be excellent to each other, the Mayor McSquirrel rule is in effect, observe the Red Handle rule when it applies and remember we’re all in this to … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Is Out

As the election approaches, I know many of us are anxious. And the ways in which we process that can vary wildly. For some, talking through bad and worst case scenarios seems to be a way in which they process … Continue reading The Wednesday Politics Thread is Counting Down the Days

20 DAYS TO ELECTION DAY “Man arrested for allegedly threatening to harm FEMA workers in North Carolina. The man was armed with a handgun and rifle, according to the sheriff’s office.” From ABC news. F these MFers. https://tinyurl.com/3h75y9xm Hey….F these … Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics thread is biting her nails

Good morning, everyone.  Your fearless host is camping out at a music festival this weekend, but I managed to find time for some new birds this week before heading out.  I think I have featured a different tanager before, but … Continue reading The WPT is Most Brilliant

As we get ready for our weekend birb event, and continue to deal with the final weeks of the 2024 election, we must make our way through Friday. This week, I want to put some attention on an area that … Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Heads To The (Other Side) Of The Hamptons