Spring? It's here.
As if the flowers aren't a clue, all I have to do is look in the back yard and watch the birds and bees gettin' busy.
Bird report
Fox sparrows
Townsends warblers
White crowned sparrows
Pine siskins
Yellow-rumped warblers (Note: New nickname for yellow-rumps: Butter Butts -- the males are vying for territory, gettin' on their purty colors and makin' eyes at the ladies)
and
Goldfinches! The Lesser variety. I expect the American goldfinches will be around shortly, if they aren't already. As with the butter butts, the males are starting to put on the pretty plumage for the girls and starting to sing their lovely finchy songs.
I've tried to take pictures of the birds at the feeder, but they don't hold still when I ask them to.
Flower report
Plums: Late - usually start in January, didn't bloom till February. But spectacular!
Cherries: Just beginning! My favorite tree in Eureka has already burst a few blossoms.
Irises: yes, there are irises already blooming.
Garden report
Started seeds a few weeks ago and some are ready to go. Amended one veggie bed (three to go). Rain predicted all week, so can't put seedlings out this week. Maybe next week.
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