Warm rain

The temperature has shot back up to 70 and, of course, that means rain.  The usual three species plus sparrows and a wren were on the feeder at breakfast.  A couple of pelicans flew by.

The rain stopped at lunch and there were flickers of sun.  The clouds are speeding NE and it is gusty.  That may explain why the feeder is untouched.  Crows and the occasional pelican watch the creek, now at low tide.  A few gulls and cormorants are around.  I notice the squirrel's nest is gone from the oak.  Flowers and young plants look dreadful after the yo-yo temperatures. 

The wind and rain have become very loud in the late afternoon. Both slacked off after dark and hours later the moon was only a little misty.