The day began with sunshine but there were birds all over shrieking their version of "bread and milk!" There were robins, white throats, and a blue jay, before that feral cat showed up. The birds seemed to think they were safe off the ground. At any rate, they quickly returned to the feeders.
Yellow rumped warblers, titmice, and a male pine warbler were feeding when the starlings arrived. The downy woodpeckers were intimidated. Red winged blackbirds joined the feast. Then four goldfinches appeared. The starlings did not get along. The oriole finally showed up, then the red bellied woodpecker. Wrens got their mealworm snacks. 
A flock of ruddy ducks bobbed and dived below the dam. Occasionally cormorants or buffleheads joined in. A couple of great blue herons had a dispute over who was allowed at a favorite fishing spot. Of course there were mallards and I got glimpses of hoodies. An egret flew over the dam. In the afternoon I saw the female pine warbler. The ruddy ducks came closer but because they are quite small, it wasn't close enough. The setting sun glared off their lighter patches.
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