Birdfeeding

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Today is partly sunny and cold.  It drizzled and snowed a bit last night, but nothing stuck.

I haven't fed the birds yet. I've seen a flock of sparrows and two starlings.

I made the test labels to see which of my three pens will last longest on them, then put those out on the picnic table by the septic garden. I've taken pictures of the whole process.

EDIT 1/3/25 -- I fed the birds. I've seen a large flock of sparrows a flock of starlings, two male cardinals, at least two mourning doves, and a downy woodpecker.

I put out water for the birds.

EDIT 1/3/25 -- I hauled 3 trolleys of leaves to spread along the log garden facing the house yard.  Most of the leaves were frozen together but I got some loose.

EDIT 1/3/25 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.

A couple more seed catalogs have arrived.  :D

EDIT 1/3/25 -- I managed a last round of yardwork picking up sticks from the patio, which will make it easier to shovel snow if the promised load arrives on Sunday.

It's 4:50 PM and the sun is just setting. There's still a good deal of light outside.  :D  Quite a change from a couple weeks ago when it was quite dark at 4:30!

I am done for the night.