More on Ms. Owl

We've been seeing our latest screech owl tenant on pretty much a daily basis. She pops up once dusk sets in, and peeks around the yard till dark.

Looks like hummingbird season was somewhat of a bust. Never saw more than one of the guys. Maybe next year will be better.

On a positive note, Goldfinches are just around the corner. I'll be cleaning feeders this weekend in anticipation of the little pigs.

Weird spotting of the week: black-capped viero? Short-tailed flittish little thing. Darkish on top, yellow breast, flying profile more akin to a butterfly than a bird. K and I both saw it, so I'm sure I didn't imagine it.