The Tufted Titmouse is an adorable little bird with a big attitude. We are lucky to have several in our backyard. I love to watch them at the birdfeeder – they are little comedians, the way they try to swoop in for a flying landing. Great photo!!

Oh, I see, Katrina. Gotcha. But yes, soon!

No, but I think we’ll have on on Sunday, perhaps? I will apparently be there all the live-long day 11-5:30. Wish me good luck, Peeps. I hope we can meet soon, anner.

Katrina — so you’re saying you’re actually going to be at ECA already?

PEOPLE, WE HAVE A C.O. IN-PERSON ENCOUNTER ALL LINED UP!!!

OK then, Anner-you have just won an all-expense paid visit form me! Thursday is rehearsal day 5-7, perhaps you can come and address the orchestra sometime-we’ll work it out. I’ll track down the time that you are performing, or terra-forming or doing whatever you are doing!
Thanks for the invite!

I guess we have Tits, I just wouldn’t know a Tit from a Starling right now, I am, as you do they hang around in pairs, like the Cardinals? Martha in Washington, I’m with you. Have a great day, Peeps!

just precious

JustMe: fast exposure with a large aperture.

why is the peanut so blurry while the bird is in super-sharp focus?

For anyone interested, this bird will fly to a nearby tree and hold this peanut securely in its feet (claws) while it pecks at it with its beak to open it up and get the nut out. Pretty clever and it is fun to watch!

Yay, Gooeyctr! Yes, Katrina!

And [whispers to Katrina] speaking of bands…in case you’re interested, I’ll be singing with the Education Center for the Arts Student Chamber Orchestra on Thursday. The ECA is doing a concert of new music, including a piece my husband wrote for soprano and chamber group. Should be a good time!