Today I’m grateful for all the activity that’s viewable from my windows. Just a while ago, I paused my laundry duties to watch house wrens at the nesting box hanging outside the window. Nothing like a little avian activity to lighten the drudgery of dealing with dirty sheets and towels.
Last week, I photographed this youngster eating the nut munch we provide for neighborhood squirrels. I smiled the entire time.
A few minutes later, I was gifted the sighting of this magpie and its colorful plumage. It wasn’t until looking at the photos that I realized a tail feather is damaged. That imperfection doesn’t detract from its beauty, but instead adds to its mystique.
It’s currently 95 degrees and I’m hunkered down inside, grateful for the swamp cooler keeping the house cool-ish and for the windows that allow glimpses of our wildlife visitors.
Tracy Abell 
I also find the birds in our garden delightful to watch. Squirrel sightings are rare. Stay cool!
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I’m glad you have birds to watch and am surprised you don’t often see squirrels. I can remember way back when, feeding a squirrel a piece of cookie as I sat on the lawn at Cal State Northridge. (I know it wasn’t good to do that and I didn’t again as that squirrel got a bit aggressive with me!)
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Squirrels look cute but I keep my distance. Perhaps it’s because I live in a densely urban area.
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Good thinking! And don’t ever offer them a cookie! 🙂
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😀
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I have enjoyed paying attention to what happens in my backyard as well. There are beautiful birds all over the place!
Very nice photos, by the way.
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Thank you so much for stopping by! I’m glad you also have backyard visitors to watch and enjoy. Flora and fauna are balm for our souls.
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I agree!!
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I love the red tinge of your squirrels and the magpies are a pretty bird!
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Thank you, Mara. They made me happy. 🙂
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