Under Construction

Another ark is under construction.  If you look at the chart, I am working on the design on the far left. It is a stocking, but I am not making a stocking cuz' that's how I roll!

After a couple of scorching days, Padma is enjoy the cooler (80s) temperatures.

I think the birds are as well.

I've had lots of activity at the feeders lately.

Including over 45 American Goldfinches. 

The Black-headed Grosbeaks have mostly departed on their southern journey Mexico.  I occasionally see or hear a bird, but not often.  I did see and hear an Evening Grosbeak on Thursday, but that might have been a one-off.

I have three California Quail families that come by regularly.

My Big Family of 28 kids is the most frequent visitor.

The kids are mature enough now I can easily tell the males from the females. 

I also have a family of two guys, a gal, and four kids.

And then this single Mom with four tiny babies.

She was keeping a close eye on her chicks.

I am also seeing groups of Cedar Waxwings.

Here's a mature bird with the wonderful mask features on around the eyes and the distinctive crest and yellow-tipped tail feathers.

I am also seeing juvenile birds.

The crest and mask are not yet well defined, and the yellow on the tail feather is just beginning to appear.

They are in their ugly adolescent stage, but will become handsome birds when they mature.  A lesson for us all!