PEAK BEAK ++

Every year there's a wave of birds arriving up here. Peak Beak 2022 was Tuesday when an unbelievable parade of exotics, first-evers and the usual others showed up like long-lost friends and neighbours. Birds galore this week... First indigo bunting, first scarlet tanager (more than one!)

Seasonal yard work on schedule up top.  

Shipping season also on. One biggie in the harbour, one being pushed out full of grain.

Birds get a lot of attention. We feed 'em and look for 'em. Sheets are hung so they won't fly into the glass. But some like this phoebe still glance off and need TLC to recover.

More birds. These are regulars and all-seasonals:

Meanwhile from the ground it's time for fiddle heads and other wonders emerging. 

Oh, the fox is back on patrol but she seems a bit thin. Presumably she gave birth and needs some nourishment herself. And finally a raccoon sighting, in the early morning gloom.

More beaks that have musical speak:

The sky has been as changeable as the weather. Fog bubble!

More birds to finish up. These are some colourful favourites: