Birdfeeding

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Today is cloudy and mild.

I fed the birds.  I've seen a flock of sparrows, a flock of at least 10 house finches, a tufted titmouse, a dark-eyed junco, and a robin. 

I put out water for the birds and watered a few plants.

EDIT 11/8/24 -- I planted the last of the open bag of mixed daffodils around the maple tree between the house yard and the south lot.

EDIT 11/8/24 -- I gathered seeds from the wildflower garden and planted them around the prairie garden and savanna.

I've seen squirrels leaping overhead and a fox squirrel at the hopper feeder.

EDIT 11/8/24 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.

I put out more food for the birds, including the metal tray feeder and thistle feeder.

EDIT 11/8/24 -- I gathered zinnia seeds to save over winter.  It occurred to me because I was seeing the seedheads pecked open by birds, probably finches.  Since I allow my wildlife to vote for what they want more of, I figured I should at least make a try for these.  I got quite a large amount, probably a cup or more.  The envelope barely closes.  It will be interesting to see if they sprout next year.

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