Friday, April 22, 2011

Crisp and clear, for now

Considerably cooler. The wild cherry is in bloom and the paulownia has begun to blossom. Squirrels and robins are scrounging on the patio.

The clouds have been curdling all morning and the remaining patches of blue are very muted. Several osprey contended over fishing rights.

It has grown quite gloomy and hints at rain. A finch, a titmouse, and a cardinal visit the feeder while a grackle and a sparrow hunt in the mulch. And the first brown thrasher of the year joins them! A rabbit is out early, either because of the gloom or because it has a family.

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