The local bird population at our feeding spot has increased since I tripled their feedings. I've had my National Audobon Society bird book out, trying to identify some of them. We finally figured out that the pretty black, rust and white bird is a Rufous-sided Towhee. Who knew!
The birds have had a big breakfast and so did we. Now we're all curling up in our safe places till the next meal. Jim is napping and I'm catching up with computer work before I start searching for my turkey meatloaf recipe.
With another inch of snow overnight, cold temperatures, and slippery roads, I figured that this is a good night for a comfort meal of turkey meatloaf and mashed potatoes, and watching some of the winter Olympics events.
Yesterday I was able to get to the village and pick up a few necessary groceries. I was hoping to get another large bag of bird feed but everyone was out. Fortunately I have a back up bag which should last till I can get to town again. It was nice to see that our neighbors are also giving extra rations to the the birds during this cold, snowy spell.
My other chore of the day is to continue going through these garden catalogs and get the rest of my spring seeds ordered.
We have lots of birds on the weekend, when Maria is here, but during the week they have to hunt for themselves.
ReplyDeleteI did make Maria a flourless chocolate cake, and chocolate ganache covered strawberries. It will be a good day today and the same to you and Jim