Cold and gray

There was intermittent sunshine in the morning, between periods of clouds that made me think of snow even though the temperature was in the low 40s. The red bellied woodpecker paid an early visit.  I finally caught up with the brown thrasher.  

Pine warblers were plentiful.  The Carolina wrens were back.  Blue jays were greedy.  Juncos darted around the patio.  A goldfinch watched from the feeder hanger but did not partake.  A white breasted nuthatch snatched a seed and disappeared.  Downy woodpeckers kept at their suet even when the feral cat curled up on the pool cover. 

Three female buffleheads paddled around the placid creek and there may also have been a few hoodies.  I was in the midst of cooking so I can't be sure.  Afternoon was grayer and windier.