Sunday, November 15th, 2026, 6:52 pm
Mr. Green Likes It Indoors (But It’s Not a Solution)
Filed under: Temperatures matter
T has been cold enough lately to cause some temporary difficulties with laundry. The tropical fishtank produces some heat indoors, but it’s not enough. This morning I purchased a thermometer (it cost only a pound, vastly below RRP) and I need to think where it’s best to place it and how to improve insulation whilst also feeding the birds (this requires opening large doors quite often and keep them open for a while).
Today Mr. Green didn’t stay as long as yesterday. Not too long after Rianne had fed him (and it was already dark) he flew away for the night.
Mr. Green likes to walk in (indoors), as he did early in the morning today, but it’s not clean and not safe for birds. Sometimes they get ‘stuck’ inside, unable to find their way out. I remember when Rianne had to catch and then guide/release a bird. In moments or panic they can break some glassware.
I still remember how Edwin lost his way, panicked for a bit, then flew into the fishtank.
We might have to change the feeding routine in order to preserve the heat inside the home.
Earlier today I walked outside and scattered seeds about 30 meters from the home. It attracted many birds, but I don’t know them.
