I didn't really get a chance to observe till lunch. A couple of crows perched in the oak and one made a sort of croaking purr that I think meant it was pleased. The other bird was quiet and pretended to ignore the noise. A mockingbird circled the yard, tree by tree.
Several skinks were on the move. The coral honeysuckle was covered with flower clusters. In the front, the crape myrtle and the pecan were leafing out. Flower buds appeared on the wild cherry.
The first yellow crowned night heron of the season stalked along the water's edge behind a pair of grazing geese. The tide was out. Up on the lake, the turtles basked on their logs. Late in the day, an egret waded below the dam. The night heron returned and took up a post to preen.
An osprey, a damsel fly, and a black swallowtail got away without a photo. So did a small flock of small birds that were getting a drink on the pool cover when I noticed them and they flew away. The wind was noticeable but the day was very warm, peaking over 80°F.
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