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I'm working on the design in the upper right corner. Noah and a couple of doves and a sheep.

While the only doves I see are Mourning Doves, I have seen the following:

It seems like Hawk Activity has picked up again - grrrr!

This young Robin talked and talked.

Not singing a cheerful Robin song, but rather a high mournful one note tune. 

I know songbirds have to learn their songs, but boy, he sure needs some tutoring and practice time! 

Suddenly I have lots of American Goldfinches at the feeders again.  I've counted as many as 30 birds. Most have lost their bright spring colors and are rather dull and drab looking.

I did have a small group of Cedar Waxwings flit by for a moment.  I was even more excited though to see a flock of 25 birds fly overhead.  Last fall I had groups of 50-75 stopping by - I hope that happens again.   

Speaking of flocks - a small group of Bushtits checked out my sister's Kitchen Garden.

They did not stay long as they like the protection of thickets, trees, and hedgerows.