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No Birds Here......Just Some Happy Cats

By Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway California Realty DRE #01492138

September 08, 2011 03:07 AM

No Birds Here…………….Just Some Happy Cats!

I found this great area while on a nature walk yesterday in the hills. I was sure there would be plenty of subjects to take pictures of. I couldn’t find a rabbit, a squirrel, no rodents anywhere and the birds weren’t even chirping?? How odd I thought but then as I came around the corner, I spied some feral cats hanging around. Some well fed cats I might add…………….

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He wouldn't stop eating nor would he look up. OK, have it your way.

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This girl is having kittens or already did. She wouldn't get up nor look at me and the black cat hissed when I tried to get closer. OK I will stay back, far back!

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I fell in love for this cat. She was such a friendly girl and talked to me while I took her picture.

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She is following me.

Hello Kitty!

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After following the trail a half a mile, I finally found some birds. They stayed way up high in the bushes where the cats couldn't reach them.

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Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Kristen--I thoroughly enjoyed your 'catty post.' Of course the bunny is cute, too. My daughter had a beautiful cat for 17 years while growing up.

Have a good day. Good luck with Sept challenge.

Sep 08, 2011 03:35 AM

Than Maynard

Coldwell Banker Heart of Oklahoma - Purcell, OK

Broker - Licensed to List & Sell - 405-990-8862

They certainly looked well fed and had nice shiny coats.

Sep 08, 2011 03:36 AM

Karen Anne Stone

New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX

Fort Worth Real Estate

Kristen: I just love the third picture... with your kitty friend lying there... partially warmed by the sun... eyes just open a slit... while she contemplates taking her NEXT nap. I think that is one of the major reasons why cats have nine lives. They are so well-rested. I think I need to do the same.

Thnks for the sweet photos... have a great week-end !

Sep 08, 2011 03:42 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Mary,

They all looked pretty clean and well fed. The black one hissed at me when I got close. The grey cat was so sweet so I am guessing she has not been in the wild as long.

Sep 08, 2011 03:45 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Than,

Yes they do look well fed and I am guessing that is why I had no nature subjects like squirrels and rabbits to take pictures of. The grey one had a beautiful coat.

Sep 08, 2011 03:47 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Karen,

I agree, cats have 9 lives as they are typically so laid back, rest in the sun and sleep most of the day. Wha a life. Thanks for stopping and have a lovely weekend too.

Sep 08, 2011 03:49 AM

Karen Anne Stone

New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX

Fort Worth Real Estate

By the way, Kristin, I've enjoyed reading this post, and seeing the fun pictures. I have also looked at some of your other posts, and like what I see. So... I have subscribed to your blog. I invite you to also subscribe to mine. :)

Sep 08, 2011 06:48 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Karen,

Thanks for the compliment and I am glad you liked me posts. I will go right now and subscribe to yours too. I love ActiveRain and have met so many nice people and we all have the same interests. I love real estate but I also love nature and taking pictures too. This is the best place to get the best of both worlds for me.

Sep 08, 2011 07:15 AM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Kristin - Those look like very happy and healthy feral cats:-) I worked several years at a software development company int he Sierra Nevada foothills. The place was a state of the art building at a very rural and remote location. We had all kinds of wildlife including a feral cat population. We did have one cat that came quite domesticated. She'd wait for the doors to automatically unlock at the designated hour each morning, and then walk in with us to spend the work day. She'd make her rounds from cubicle to cubicle, and office to office. She'd lay on our desks, in our laps, and at our feet. She added a real soft touch to our days.

Sep 08, 2011 08:12 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Myrl,

She probably stayed domesticated since everyone petted her and fed her. I bet she was a real celebrity among the employees. We all love animals!

I thought it was interesting that the grey cat was friendly as typically they are standoffish(Is that a word?)

I love all nature; birds, cats, dogs, small wildlife animals and larger ones too as I have been to Alaska several times and we are planning to take a road trip to the Artic Circle. Of course, we won't see too much wild life at the circle. I also love flowers and I love the rustic beauty of plants out in the wilderness.

Sep 08, 2011 08:26 AM

The Scott Loper Team Bux-Mont Premier Properties

Keller Williams Real Estate - Montgomeryville - Lansdale, PA

Hi Kristin,

I love cats. We have a cat that is outside a lot. The birds do scatter when he is out and about. Sometimes though it is funny they will dive at him if he ventures too close to one of their nests.

Lisa

Sep 08, 2011 02:30 PM

Chris Alston

Chris Alston (Keller Williams Realty, Silicon Valley, California) - Campbell, CA

Silicon Valley, California

The pictures made me smile as I looked at them.. I didn't realize I was smiling till I started typing!

Sep 08, 2011 04:01 PM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Lisa,

I have heard of birds dive bombing pets if they get too close to their nests. The cats I found looked well fed but maybe from rodents and not birds. The birds may just be smart enough to stay a distance. Have a nice weekend.

Sep 08, 2011 05:36 PM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Chris,

Your picture shows you happy and smiling and I suspect that is your nature. I am glad you enjoyed my post today. ....I enjoyed your presentation on AR University today too. Thanks I know quite a bit about FB but did not know about the secondary search with education. Interesting. When I need another FB question answered, I may email you as you are very computer savvy.

Sep 08, 2011 05:39 PM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

I love cats and your pictures are wonderful. Did you take any of them home? I see you are fairly new and I enjoyed your post so I'm going to subscribe to your blog also.

Shayna says Welcome to ActiveRain. Shayna Weidman - New Port Richey-FL www.tweidman.com

Sep 09, 2011 01:10 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Toni,
I appreciate your remarks and thanks for subscribing to my post. I really enjoy taking pictures and writing daily posts. I have been reading and commenting on your posts as well.

I did not take any of the cats home with me and frankly they seemed pretty happy. I have 3 small dogs and they would drive the poor cat nuts. People must go out on the trail and take care of them as I saw dry cat food sitting on the rock where the black cat was and behind the gray cat.

P.S. Your cat is adorable. I love the way cats just pose for you. I have a hard time getting all three of them together for a picture. Here are my darlings having a quiet moment sitting beside my desk.

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Sep 09, 2011 04:34 AM

Mona Gersky

MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC

GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

Kristin, Is this a protected area for ferals? Is there a cat welfare group providing the food? These do look like well fed and well cared for ferals. Just wondered if there is a trap, spay and release effort going on. Good post.

Sep 10, 2011 12:30 AM

Cal Yoder

Keller Williams Elite - Lititz, PA

Homes For Sale in Lancaster PA - 717.413.0744

Great pictures of the cats. Amazing what you find on these hikes, isn't it?

Cal

Sep 10, 2011 02:14 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Mona,

I do not think this area is protected for ferels. I know we do have protected wildlife here for eagles and hawks. Last year, my puppy killed a skunk in our backyard and I quietly put it in the trash as I was afraid the skunks might be protected. Later, animal control said no. Relieved about that!

Sep 10, 2011 03:02 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Cal,

Yes, every Sunday morning my hikes find new nature subject to shoot pictures of even when I go back in the same area. Yesterday while going to the post office, I spotted a picture of a squirrel just looking at me. It blended into the terrain so well, that even after taking its picture, it was hard to find. I will probably post it Sunday as well. It will be like "Finding Waldo"?

Sep 10, 2011 03:06 AM