Black Panther

It was a beautiful sunny if cold morning. We were sitting at the table having breakfast when I noticed that there were no birds at the feeder. No birds seemed to be in the garden at all. On such a cold day this is unusual. I decided to get up and look outside to see what predator might be in the trees. Well, I was surprised to find a big black panther, errrr cat, at the water feature.I have never seen this cat actually drinking out of the feature but I knew it must. Most of the critters that pass through here do or else the water wouldn't disappear so quickly. I thought she was going to mosey away.But no she was just changing positions on the rocks. Kind of like butterflies do to warm themselves. I can just hear her " aaah this feels good on my toes and tummy."Hmmmm...could there be a moth or other insect for me to have a little snack?? No...What was that?? OOOoooo a little gray squirrel shaking its tail at me. Taunting me to come closer...Ok little gray squirrel. Here I am. I've done my part. I've come closer. Now its your turn. Come to kitty...Alright you scardy squirrel. I will make it easier for you... Now that isn't fair. You keep going up up higher into the tree.

I am just not going to play with you any more.

I will just sit here and admire the birds. Come to kitty sweeet little birdies...