Time to blog

My son asked if I was OK, because I hadn't "blogged in a week." I hadn't realized it had been that long. Not much to blog about. The oasis did get a quarter-inch of rain the other evening. Enough that I couldn't bring myself to water the next day, but not nearly enough to last for any length of time, so I have that hanging over me to do. I guess migration kept my adrenalin going and now I'm winding down too.

Tomorrow I go to the dentist, hoping to get my implants fixed. Still limping around in foot pain. Probably a permanent condition. Eyesight's not so good, but otherwise I'm strong and healthy.

A few migrants are still hanging around. It's fun to see winter birds in their breeding plumage, such as the Lark Bunting I posted on April 27. Lately, in Alpine, I've been seeing lovely American Goldfinches in bright plumage.

Also had a couple of Spotted Sandpipers make quick pit stops at the ponds in town.

Although our mulberry crop was scant this spring, for a while there were colorful orioles and tanagers in the trees. Of course, when they drop down from the trees for a drink or bath I get better photos.

Western Tanager

I enjoyed watching a Black-chinned Hummingbird build a nest next to the carport.

In fact, one time at the ponds I saw three female hummingbirds gathering nesting material at the same time. And we're going through sugar water like crazy!