At least 3 pairs of orioles, and they all prefer the jelly to the oranges. Lots of nice birds coming to the birdbath that are insect eaters, indigo bunting, and we rescued a black and white warbler who had hit the window, first one we have ever seen around here. Lots of hummingbirds. Thankfully we only have a couple of grosbeaks. They are real pigs at the feeder. No morels yet, been slowly planting, heat wave here.
Great picture - so pretty! I really love having/watching the birds. We are loaded with bluebirds this year - several nests successfully fledged last year. Dad put up a few new boxes this spring around the edges of our fields & a couple do currently have nests in them.
Wind gusting so hard yesterday I did not plant tomatoes. I had a ride to the store this morning (can get my leg/brace in the truck & drive myself, but the rod in the back of the brace kills me the whole time I’m driving - easier to be a passenger) & I badly needed to go - just got home & no sooner in the door than it’s raining at a pretty good clip - bummer! If I can get out between showers or if it’s just a drizzle, I’ll still try to plant today.
My brother who lives 2 hours away sent me a message this morning, whining (justifiably) about how terrible his garden looks - he has a pretty good green thumb. They have been colder & more frequently overcast than we’ve been - usually we are colder. Anyway, it appears people are coming to terms with a colder & later spring this year - like Melissa (I like her blog & videos).
What Coldest May in 50’s Years Means for Food Production, Garden Set Backs & Going With the Flow!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=t76ALFkl4-c