The day was hazy and hot - 73°. Tomorrow is supposed to be hotter and this winter may break a record. I was far too busy and only had a brief time in the late afternoon to see wildlife. Driving home, I noticed the callery pear trees were blooming. I wouldn't mind if a late frost blighted them.
Bluebirds were still hungry. White breasted and brown headed nuthatches visited the seed feeder in a steady stream. They drove the boss butterbutt crazy. Juncos foraged on the ground along with one white throated sparrow.
A goldfinch tried to eat barkbutter dust but I think it had too much animal protein. So the goldfinch tried the mountain mint seeds instead. I don't think they were very satisfying. I saw a red bellied woodpecker in the trees, and of course a downy on the suet.
At sunset I went out front to look for the moon. Because of the haze it wasn't as sharp and clear as last night but I did find both Venus and Jupiter.
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