Yesterday, I cleaned my kitchen window, which was in sore need of cleaning, and I was rewarded for my industry. This morning I finally captured one of the hummingbirds that has been hanging out at the feeder under the eaves (there are two that I know of). I have a dozen+ shots of a blurry blob, and one with clear detail right down to the little bird's tiny feet, so I have to show it off:
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The seed feeders are getting regular visits from Rufous-sided Towhees that land heavily and cause the feeders to swing wildly, little song sparrows, and Oregon Juncos. Nothing unusual there, but I've never had hummers here this late in the year.
I've also never had my hens produce eggs this close to the winter holidays, but they are, and we're making good use of the eggs while we wonder about the off timing.
Your Turn: An open bucket this morning. Please help fill it with contributions to my usual tendency to procrastinate and to give me periodic distractions from some tedious paperwork. What's going on in your neck of the woods?
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