I have two different (yet unfortunately related) questions.

1. A Hermit Thrush showed up in my yard three days ago and is still here. Why would a Hermit Thrush want to stay in my yard? I'm in West Seattle, near the Alaska junction...I've got a couple large conifers and a few shrubs. But this is unquestionably residential yard. He showed up and I figured he'd leave right away, but he isn't. Has anyone had a similar visitor in not-very-good habitat?

2. As I was watching out the kitchen window in the general direction of the Hermit Thrush, lots of House Finches, and even a newly arrived Golden-crowned Sparrow, to my bewilderment and great frustration, a sleek little white cat showed up. I rushed out and scared him off. But I fear he'll be back. Any advice on traps for cats? As in, where do I get one...does anyone have one I could just borrow? I'd like to trap the cat and take it to the Humane Society. Also, hints on where to drop off errant cats would be most appreciated.

Thanks!



Jennifer Vanderhoof
sky_bird_69 at yahoo.com





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