Cooler

The leucojum put out some blossoms today.  Buds are visible on the oak and cherry.  Birds are pairing up and getting more territorial, I think.  The regulars at the feeder were joined by titmice and white throats.  Two titmice chased each other all over the yard.  Down by the creek on a saltbush, I glimpsed a gray and yellow bird I assume was a warbler.  I think one of the birds soaring with the gulls was an osprey.  Lots of mallards are flying around.

The squirrel with the white spot came by and ate some of the gluten-free porridge mix K poured onto the patio.  None of the birds would touch it.  The sky was freckled with clouds when we got up but they've spread into a thin white layer the sun can penetrate.  It's breezy.

By lunch, the clouds had thickened and the day turned gray and windy.  The cardinals, titmice, and  sparrows continued to feed.  White spot came back too.  I wonder if she's nursing? The warbler appeared up in the dogwood after lunch. 

A light rain started after 4pm.