tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post8821474761681835785..comments2024-03-28T23:45:40.105-04:00Comments on Reflections from Crumbly Acres: PART I: Cats as predators; we're meat eaters, tooJenn Jilkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-65728909641631496092014-01-21T14:01:04.679-05:002014-01-21T14:01:04.679-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Kelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807066807240435058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-34893827503664432902014-01-21T08:00:35.072-05:002014-01-21T08:00:35.072-05:00Well, RF, this student told me I was bad because t...Well, RF, this student told me I was bad because the field mice my cats were catching were taking prey away from the coyotes who eat them. She questioned how many mice I thought I had. All I have to do is walk to the shed, and I can see we have a rich population. The coyotes do not hunt mice in my backyard, although they do in the wetland beyond! 'Tis rather extreme! <br /><br />The Landowners group is scary. The signage ('<a href="http://mymuskoka.blogspot.ca/2011/04/election-in-lanark-frontenac-lennox-and.html" rel="nofollow">Back Off Government</a>'), as a tourist, gave me the willies. Having found out that they have broken the law to prove their points, led by MPP Hillier, doesn't seem right. I know the animal huggers go overboard, too. You are right, that individuals give groups a bad name.<br /><br />The Landowners Association contacted me, and wanted to use some of my photos, but I was reluctant. <br />In Muskoka, where we lived, the <a href="http://mymuskoka.blogspot.ca/2009/11/chop-chop-chop-timber.html" rel="nofollow">Muskoka Landowners' Association (loggers) was pitted against the Muskoka Ratepayers (summer residents)</a>. There was a certain amount of balance to that, but when a summer tourist became Muskoka Lakes mayor, there have been many conflicts. <br />Ultimately, we all must balance settlement with land use, the environment, and the exploitation of land, water, air, with the right of those to earn a living. However, it was the development of the logging industry and overfishing that <a href="http://mymuskoka.blogspot.ca/2010/01/ghosts-from-day-part-2.html" rel="nofollow">decimated the fishing industry in Georgian Bay</a>. We need to learn these lessons; balance the needs of stakeholders.<br />Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-68466239487983857012014-01-21T06:48:29.318-05:002014-01-21T06:48:29.318-05:00Good Morning Jenn,
I don't think I ever asked ...Good Morning Jenn,<br />I don't think I ever asked your position on the Landowners assoc? Maybe I'm forgetting. I didn't realize someone contacted you direct re your cats, I thought you were commenting on a topic of interest. Sorry to hear it,..no fun! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08821770762865569093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-72952837192774009742014-01-20T19:38:06.541-05:002014-01-20T19:38:06.541-05:00Funny, Martha!
I agree, Rideau Ferry. When a grou...Funny, Martha!<br /><br />I agree, Rideau Ferry. When a group is highjacked by individuals, who presume to know what I am doing, and don't ask. You, at least, asked my position on the Landowners' Association vs. individual landowners. <br /> This little university student/wannabe engineer / bird hugger wrote more than an 1100-word lecture on how ignorant I was. I just deleted the thing. <br />I simply don't need the grief, nor people who won't ask for clarification, nor people who usurp interest groups.<br />Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-11444896321762866922014-01-20T16:32:12.354-05:002014-01-20T16:32:12.354-05:00While getting seed for my bird friends this mornin...While getting seed for my bird friends this morning, I scooped up a cupful of peanuts for the blue jays. There on the top of the cup was a dead mouse. I let out the most hideous scream, but didn't manage to drop him or the cup. (Although surprising, and scream inducing, mice really aren't all THAT scary...) Once outside I took him by the tail and tossed him into the garden. He wasn't even stiff yet and I'm beginning to wonder if I scared him to death rather than the other way around.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293816902877287168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-90417478088634819362014-01-20T13:38:10.487-05:002014-01-20T13:38:10.487-05:00It's no fun when special interest groups take ...It's no fun when special interest groups take a shot at your passion is it...whether it's allowing cats at large, feeding deer, angling, hunting, etc....there is always a small percentage that gives the rest of us a bad name...let's try to accept each other.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08821770762865569093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-65234586658246709462014-01-20T07:37:49.416-05:002014-01-20T07:37:49.416-05:00What I find interesting is that the cats bring hom...What I find interesting is that the cats bring home their prey to the back or front decks, and I release them 9 times out of ten. <br /><br />Despite keeping bird seed in sealed garbage cans, the mice get in. By the time I walk over to the feeder and return to cover up, they must get in.<br /><br />I once gave a kitten to the Humane Society, because she kept jumping the fence and going into the neighbour's yard. This when we lived in the city. I couldn't stop her.<br /><br />I adore that the cats go with me on walks. We're so noisy we never see critters, or they run, yet they like our walks. Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-87575352242322624832014-01-20T07:03:08.669-05:002014-01-20T07:03:08.669-05:00Hari OM
Birds are last on a cat's menu because...Hari OM<br />Birds are last on a cat's menu because they are much too much work - as photorazzi Jenn discovered with her Red Cardi!!! I agree with you that as majority humans are carnivorous also, there is a double standard going on. Trouble is that those same critics can have legislation made against voiceless animals, but try doing the same to duck/deer/boar (etc) hunters. Then there are all sorts of to-int and fro-ing about human rights to their activities. <br /><br />HELLOOOO!! ..... <br /><br />You're a girl after my own madness, stalking birds dressed inappropriately. (This morning for me it was the bath towel; and only just!) YAM xxYamini MacLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383916589808462620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-20069593829178284002014-01-20T00:42:20.620-05:002014-01-20T00:42:20.620-05:00That's very interesting about the cats. I alw...That's very interesting about the cats. I always thought they might kill birds a lot. However, we have a gazillion feral chickens walking around and the feral cats haven't gotten to the chicks somehow.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-59422080764136476262014-01-19T21:42:00.025-05:002014-01-19T21:42:00.025-05:00My cat Hermie (many years ago) used to kill birds....My cat Hermie (many years ago) used to kill birds. In 12 years, I only saw three of them. He was a smart cat, but that's not a great hunting average, and wouldn't extrapolate to very many even for the worst scientist. LOL<br />Gorgeous cardinals, Jenn. I'm jealous.<br />Luv, KKay L. Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966266404058177742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-85702871139594245642014-01-19T20:45:55.960-05:002014-01-19T20:45:55.960-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Joe Scihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18094063762170175859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-33993603008966694992014-01-19T20:45:41.626-05:002014-01-19T20:45:41.626-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Joe Scihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18094063762170175859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-58138820169195108832014-01-19T20:45:31.024-05:002014-01-19T20:45:31.024-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Joe Scihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18094063762170175859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-51134919402095095202014-01-19T20:45:19.223-05:002014-01-19T20:45:19.223-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Joe Scihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18094063762170175859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-84596056240637494262014-01-19T20:45:07.275-05:002014-01-19T20:45:07.275-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Joe Scihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18094063762170175859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-74880024778341253092014-01-19T20:44:55.565-05:002014-01-19T20:44:55.565-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Joe Scihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18094063762170175859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-569395841911853232014-01-19T20:44:39.528-05:002014-01-19T20:44:39.528-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Joe Scihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18094063762170175859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-19354894888898759632014-01-19T20:44:23.701-05:002014-01-19T20:44:23.701-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Joe Scihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18094063762170175859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-3843202673478822292014-01-19T20:41:01.068-05:002014-01-19T20:41:01.068-05:00Your cardinals are gorgeous. I know they're he...Your cardinals are gorgeous. I know they're here too but so far they're finding a meal elsewhere and I've opted to enjoy the blue jays and my woodpecker, along with a variety of little birds; sparrows, juncos, and chickadees.<br /><br />My cats are too busy catching mice right now to bother the birds much. (Knock on wood.)Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293816902877287168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-89011124412928943482014-01-19T20:40:46.532-05:002014-01-19T20:40:46.532-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Joe Scihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18094063762170175859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-44794949777124414072014-01-19T19:59:33.406-05:002014-01-19T19:59:33.406-05:00It's true, Nancy. Moderation. Far too many cat...It's true, Nancy. Moderation. Far too many cats in cities. <br /><br />I'm just tired of really awful studies and knee-jerk conclusions!<br />Point is, our cats mostly bring home mice!Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-19893396771168200722014-01-19T18:17:55.256-05:002014-01-19T18:17:55.256-05:00Kelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807066807240435058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-64110381139839533942014-01-19T18:17:33.365-05:002014-01-19T18:17:33.365-05:00Kelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807066807240435058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-15565233050664619482014-01-19T14:57:51.714-05:002014-01-19T14:57:51.714-05:00http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-19353/Cats...http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-19353/Cats-kill-275-million-animals-year.html Here's a link to a much bigger, longer and more comprehensive study. Like everything, moderation -- if you are the only "cats" in a very large acreage, the population will be just fine. However, cats DO cause a lot of havoc in more congested areas. Which is why New Zealand has restricted them to being indoors, as has Bermuda. The local fauna cannot compete with these efficient carnivores.<br />Nancy Tapleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08580857442179584300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-54046578009378449312014-01-19T11:57:23.392-05:002014-01-19T11:57:23.392-05:00the male cardinal is just gorgeous and yes he is a...the male cardinal is just gorgeous and yes he is a twit!!<br /><br />in my yard, it's pick a branch, any branch as long as there's a branch in front of you. we don't want to make this easy on that lady with the camera!! heheDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16823369215793154260noreply@blogger.com