May 4th is Bird Day, first observed in 1894, the oldest of the days set aside to recognize birds. A mind-boggling 3 billion North American birds have vanished right beneath our noses since 1970. That's 1 in 3 birds gone due to climate change, pollution, wildfires, loss of habitat and other causes.
Our yard is full of birds, but nothing like the variety of species we saw 20 years ago, when I first started my life list. I can't even imagine seeing an Evening Grosbeak now. We must content ourselves with mostly sparrows, juncos and chickadees. Bless their hearts.
Weather is a bit chilly up here the left hand corner of the county. I don't think we'll get out of the 60's for the next couple of weeks. The garden is looking nice though after a bit of rain. I already cleared out the unattractive tulip foliage to give the young lilies some breathing room. High hopes for all those fancy new bulbs.
Today is also Star Wars Day -- May the 4th be with you.
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