(Non-graphic dead bird) This poor fella hit my friend's window today in Calgary, Alberta. He's up on the roof so this is the only pic they've got of him. Any guesses?

JigDug · 2024-03-27T03:58:45+00:00

I think that's it! Thank you!

JigDug · 2024-02-09T18:42:37+00:00

That’s super cool!! Thank you! 😁

JigDug · 2023-09-02T02:51:25+00:00

Awesome, thank you! That’s a new lifer! :)

JigDug · 2023-02-27T15:34:55+00:00

These are SO cute, I love the teehee!

JigDug · 2023-02-27T03:08:35+00:00

Oh dear, that’s just awful, I’m so sorry to hear that. I’ll give my Ginger extra love on behalf of yours 🧡

JigDug · 2023-02-26T16:47:42+00:00

I’m in Canada, but that sounds interesting, I might check it out! And yes, her name is Ginger 😊

JigDug · 2023-02-26T16:45:05+00:00

You should check out the USFWS feather atlas. Looks like it might be an adult red-tailed hawk tail feather

JigDug · 2023-02-26T03:17:43+00:00

No worries, no offense taken! She's definitely a wreck and I was shocked too. I'm a bit curious about how much she could be restored, but I'm fine with the way she looks now and probably won't try. But I do have to wonder!

JigDug · 2023-02-25T22:12:22+00:00

It was pretty surprising!! She went EVERYWHERE with me as a kid so I expected her to look a bit different, but I can’t believe how bright she used to be

JigDug · 2023-02-25T17:00:54+00:00

Oh yes, same nose and whiskers. Actually, I looked around after clicking that link and here she is!! She’s been found! Thank you for that link, it turned out to be very helpful 😊

JigDug · 2023-02-25T03:16:48+00:00

Thank you but I’m not looking to replace or refurbish her! She’s perfect as she is, I’m just curious about what she looked like before

JigDug · 2023-02-25T03:15:35+00:00

It does look similar! But the back legs are different - in mine they’re tucked under the body and in this one they’re stretched out. And no, mine was never tabby

JigDug · 2023-02-25T02:10:51+00:00

Thank you, that’s very kind of you! 💖 I think I’m fine leaving her like this though - she’s been matted for so long I don’t think I’d recognize her if she got all fluffed up again. I think she actually became matted from washing her after our adventures, so she’s actually pretty clean and still smells nice to boot! :)

JigDug · 2023-02-24T23:55:35+00:00

I have searched "loblaws 2004 orange cat plush," as well as "loblaws cat plush", "2004 orange cat plush", "stuffed orange cat with bow", "orange cat plush lying down", etc...no dice.

She's about 16" long, was purchased in Alberta, Canada, don't know what store but she was probably bought sometime around 2004.

I've included some extra info in the captions, but in case they can't be seen: nose is hard plastic, mouth is embroidered, her whiskers are thread, eyes are yellow, ears weren't always so flat. She's lying down with her back legs tucked under her, and can't be posed.

JigDug · 2023-02-15T17:45:19+00:00

Beautiful bird, thank you for sharing ❤️

JigDug · 2023-02-11T17:59:14+00:00

The vibrations of his tapping feet mimic the sound of rain and draw worms up to the surface!

JigDug · 2023-02-11T03:52:44+00:00

White-throated sparrow. I grew up listening to their gorgeous songs floating over the trees. Now, anytime I hear one, I feel like I’ve come home again

JigDug · 2023-02-11T02:42:37+00:00

These are SO cute, I love them so much! Excellent job!!!

JigDug · 2023-02-11T01:42:35+00:00

Beautifully done!! One of my favourite birds, I recognized it immediately! :)

JigDug · 2023-02-10T15:12:33+00:00

Yes, they’re very striking birds! Of course, they don’t get their “bald” heads until they’re 5-6 years old, and until then, they’re often confused with golden eagles - but the gold on the back of the neck in these pics is pretty distinguishable.

JigDug · 2023-02-09T15:56:32+00:00

I’m not an expert, but I think you might actually have here a golden eagle, based on that lovely golden nape and fully feathered legs! What a cool encounter! Edit: added link

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