Cold rain seemed to bring out birds' territorial instincts. At least three herons chased each other, as did yellow rumped warblers and downy woodpeckers. A warbler and a woodpecker did come to a moment of inter-species accommodation. White throats and juncos got along better. A pelican cruised over the creek ignoring everything but fish. The three regulars - cardinal, chickadee, and house finch - have been scarce recently, but cardinals did put in an appearance this morning. So did a male towhee earlier, but the low light ruined my photos. And rain on the glass didn't help.
Titmice and chickadees, and then house finches finally showed up a little before noon. The rain continued.
Later in the afternoon, the rain dissipated into fog and mist. Very chilly and dark.
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