I noticed there weren’t many when I first came out, but it’s chilly and I was early. Anyway, last week, I added Eastern Towhee to my list of usual suspects, and this week, a juvenile sharp-shinned hawk. A few weeks ago, a Grey Catbird. The usual fall/winter suspects…

Northern Cardinal (lots!)
American Goldfinch  (up to 50)
House Finch (lots)
Black-capped Chickadee (lots)
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
White-throated Sparrow  (beloved)
Mourning Dove (my stupid chickens)
House Sparrow (a few tolerated)
European Starling (always shot at)
Blue Jay (beloved)
White-breasted Nuthatch
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker  (grandkids)

I have stuff to do, including the manufacture of a wren hoce for my little Carolinas, and yet I’m here in pyjamas with my feet heater, coffee, phone, binoculars, and air rifle, watching and reading about my little fevvered freeloaders.