Home Again Home Again...

I kitted this up to just before leaving London.  I thought using just one color of thread would make this a great stitch to work on during the plane ride home.

Speaking of home...

This morning I went outside to see what birds might be about.

As this hawk was hanging around, everyone else avian was AWOL. 

Except for the hummingbirds.

There are now both Anna and Rufous hummingbirds working the flowers and feeders.

And jealously guarding their territory.

I think there must be at least 6-8 birds.

I missed seeing them these last three months.

Did I miss the Band-tailed Pigeons?  No so much.  Most of the large flock have left the area, but one or two stranglers remain. 

The Steller's Jays are in molt and look quite tatty.

There are at least two Quail families with young chicks.  This proud Papa was standing guard over his family.

I had a very quiet day.  I didn't even get around to unpacking.  Spent some time outside with the cats, read a bit, and napped a lot trying to get readjust to an 8 hour time difference.

I do want to thank everyone who "Followed Along" on my UK Adventures this summer.  Your support and insightful comments were an important part of my "Excellent Adventure".