Six squirrels at breakfast

They were foraging and chasing and doing a lot of scratching this morning.  One came and sat on a chair to watch us eat.  Another hotly pursued what I assume was a flea, and then washed its face. 

I scared off a raccoon last night and this morning it had left a mess on the steps.  It also tried to open the feeder lid, but didn't quite get the latch undone.  I put out fresh hummer juice.

There was a flurry of activity at the birdhouse this morning.  I cannot tell if the wren is still nest-building or has moved on to other activities.  The sky clouded over while I was photographing the wren (and doing dishes) but the sun was back when I got to the computer. I guess it's going to be that kind of day.