Early birds!

I looked up from my cereal and the feeder post was covered with birds.  I reached for the camera and they all flew away.  In addition to the usuals, there were titmice and a woodpecker.  I think it may have been a sapsucker as it had some red but was smaller than a red-bellied.  Two doves landed on the railing and a blue jay attempted to join them.  A tiny wren rushed under the rosemary.  I think there may be two song sparrows now.  The sun is bright on the glassy creek. 

Now, at 9, there are dark clouds building on the Northern horizon. Cormorants, gulls, and an egret are using the wind.  A skein of geese passed overhead,  And a hummer visited the feeder.

Before noon, the sky cleared and it has been gorgeous.  Lots of dragonflies in parking lots, seduced by cars reflecting light like water.  Speaking of water, the pool is down to 70 degrees and full of leaves.  Chilly!  But an eagle circled very high up in the clear blue.