Birdfeeding

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Today is partly sunny and hot.

I fed the birds.  I refilled the thistle feeder.  I've seen a large mixed flock of sparrows and house finches plus a male cardinal.

I put out water for the birds.

EDIT 7/3/25 -- I took a few more pictures around the yard, mostly flowers at the end of the driveway.

EDIT 7/3/25 -- I dug up three pots of wild senna and one of purple echinacea that had seeded themselves in the savanna, hopefully to transplant them elsewhere if they survive.

I've seen a pair of mourning doves and a gray catbird.  I also saw a very large bird, possibly a vulture or eagle, flying over the field to the west.

EDIT 7/3/25 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.

EDIT 7/3/25 -- We hooked up the new, flat water hose.  The "non-kinking" label is a complete lie; it is the most prone to kinking of any hose I've ever used.  Straightening it out enough to work is a bitch.  However, it is extremely lightweight and completely flexible, so those are pluses.  Also the multifunction water wand is by far the best nozzles I've ever used.  I favor with "shower" and "flat" functions the most.  The new picnic table garden and septic garden have been thoroughly watered.

The corn is tasseling.  The pollen hangs heavy on the wind with a sweet, dusty, buttery, golden smell.

 

Fireflies are coming out.

 

I saw a skunk in the house yard.  I've seen a squirrel at the hopper feeder.

 

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