There's something about this time of year that makes me feel all warm and cozy. There's 3 days of solid rain predicted and to me that means it's time to light a candle, crack a good book and put the ipod on shuffle.
To the birds it apparently means it's time to get the heck outta here. I spent yesterday closing up the yard for the season. The key part of that is moving the feeders in closer to the house and adding some snow fence to keep the puppy's damage contained.
With the feeders being up close and personal I've noticed that the Bluejays have dwindled slightly...either that or they're waiting for the rain to ease up. The magpies have ventured into the yard and will soon be devouring the suet feeders.
The starlings have yet to make an appearance for more than a moment or two and the woodpeckers have become steady visitors to the suet.
All in all it feels like the season's almost done.
Ironically on our walk a bout yesterday I saw a bald eagle land in the farmers field by our house...I'm thinking some poor bunny became his dinner...he was very territorial to the near by geese.
There's something wonderful about seeing that flash of white bum and just knowing you're about to see something awe inspiring.
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