Birdfeeding

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Today is sunny and warm with a light breeze.  :D

I fed the birds.  I've seen a small flock of house finches, a grackle, and a fox squirrel.

I put out water for the birds.

I put a layer of dead leaves into the giant pot.  This will provide a barrier to keep the potting soil inside the pot, away from the drainage layers of sticks and the drain holes below.

EDIT 4/13/24 -- I put the giant pot in its place just southeast of the septic garden beside the cap, sitting in a thin plastic water tray.  Then I added about 3 gallons of compost and manure.  This will provide food for plants later.

I saw a large bird fly into the yard, which I believe to be a turkey vulture.  It was hard to see from my angle, but it was probably just 20-30 feet away.  Hopefully some of the pictures will turn out visible.

EDIT 4/13/24 -- I put the potting soil into the giant pot.  It wound up taking the whole 32-quart (8-gallon) bag to fill the remaining space.

I've heard red-winged blackbirds singing overhead but haven't seen them.

EDIT 4/13/24 -- I picked up branches in the yard by the house to put in the firepit.  Again.

EDIT 4/13/24 -- I picked up sticks in the yard by the house to put in the firepit.  

As it is getting dark, I am done for the night.