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What with one thing and another I didn't see much yesterday except a mockingbird that posed nicely and a blue jay that didn't.  Today I saw an osprey while driving to Ocean View and an egret on my way back.  I heard a mockingbird in a street tree.  

At home there were white throats, a red bellied woodpecker, blue jays, and a mockingbird.  The mockingbird ate the barkbutter balls K had scattered for a crow.  A white throat took a bath.  The day was very hot -- 88° at lunch.  I forgot to check later but wouldn't be surprised if it was a record.  The National Weather Service reported 90° which tied the record.  The dogwoods finished blooming and there were buds on the roses.