I spent last week trying to finish up projects before this last round of rain from T.S. Ana came through. I got the deck stained/water sealed, all the bushes trimmed, stained the front steps and painted the handrails and last but not least, sprayed for poison ivy of which now I have a respectable case breaking out.
I didn't do much today other than get my drivers license renewed and a few simple things around the house.
Late this afternoon as I was grilling some pork chops, I noticed the raccoon peeking out of her tree. I figured it was about time for her to start bringing out her little ones. I didn't see any young today but over the last several years when she begins looking out during daylight, it won't be long before the little ones start peeking out.
The raccoon continues to be active late every afternoon. I got my first look at a second set of ears just a few minutes ago so she definitely has at least one offspring this year. She is not letting the little one come out yet.
Yesterday and today, the young Bluebirds took turns peeking out of the box. The parents have been very vocal today with soft murmurs almost as if to try and lure the chicks out.
I spent last week trying to finish up projects before this last round of rain from T.S. Ana came through. I got the deck stained/water sealed, all the bushes trimmed, stained the front steps and painted the handrails and last but not least, sprayed for poison ivy of which now I have a respectable case breaking out.
They are obnoxious, loud, sneaky and their beak looks too large. The only positive thing to say about them is that when you catch them in just the right light, the colors refracting off their feathers can be quite pretty.
It has rained almost all day with only brief breaks. During the breaks in the rain the female Rose-breasted Grosbeak would come to the suet feeder. Unlike the male who preferred the Safflower seeds, the female never touched them and instead always went to the suet feeder. 
