Creek reflections at breakfast shimmered with light bouncing off the trees before the sun was high enough to shine on the water. The female red belly got an early helping of seeds. A mockingbird arrived early enough to get some barkbutter balls. A downy tucked into the suet. The temperature rose into the low 70s though there was a definite windchill. Despite the warmth, we had sunshine. White throats foraged. Titmice visited all the feeders but by then the suet cage was empty.
I went outside but didn't stay long because of the wind. A myrtle warbler posed on an oak limb. I could hear a woodpecker scolding. The crescent moon had risen above the trees. I saw pelicans and a kingfisher, but only got pictures of ruddy ducks, one hoodie drake, and a cormorant. Bluebirds stayed in the trees till I went inside.
A male red belly wanted barkbutter balls and displayed his red belly while hanging on the feeder. A starling tried to dislodge him but failed. A male oriole found the jelly. A pine warbler got a turn with the barkbutter balls. Red-winged blackbirds ate seeds and BB balls. On the front patio, the hanging potted plant that blooms in the winter was covered with yellow flowers.
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