Lots of activity at my bird feeder this morning.

The reds: house finch, cardinal, red-bellied woodpecker

The blues: blue jays, bluebirds

They are making the house sparrows and the dark-eyed juncoes look drab.

Squirrels are being a nuisance -- as always.

Birds, yay!

That is a lot, Calli. I hope it’s more fun than working!

I am weirdly shocked that a Buddy the Elf costume got twice as much as an Indiana Jones fedora at auction

My mom always had bird feeders (which would get batted at by bears!), but I have had cats for so many years it seemed a bad idea. In NY the cat goes outside so she has a bell to give fair warning to birds, which works great. Here she goes out on the balcony and only a couple birds have been stupid enough to land in reach.

Mostly I see seagulls, pelicans, parrots, and doves here. Love the crazy noisy parrots, but I haven't seen a lot recently.

Fairly busy week here. Getting tires this morning, then need to visit my MIL at rehab this afternoon. Tomorrow off to Bonita Springs to finish the house buying stuff which is becoming a hassle. Wednesday Book Club. Thursday going to ride in transport with MIL to her follow up visit with surgeon so I can ask questions. Friday, my doctor stuff. I really need to work on the more fun on the calendar part.