And if birds aren’t dinosaurs, then we have no idea what they are. Birds share many features with theropods and there are no other candidate fossil groups.
Anyway, if there's still doubt in your mind, watch a flock of young turkeys grazing. It looks like Jurrassic Park in miniature. I'm always surprised how successful these hens are, raising large broods to adulthood. At least here in town-- there are probably more predators in the wild looking for a turkey dinner.
High in the sky early this morning, a wedge of honking Canada geese over the house. If that doesn't say fall, nothing will. The lower sun angle and dark, cool mornings give a real changing season vibe.
And in other birds news, I just heard a Kestrel call. I'm not a good enough birder to know that without my Merlin sound ID app. Well, it's not like you hear a Kestrel everyday in Seattle.
It's still pretty rough-looking down in our corner of town. For over a month, they've been replacing main sewer and water lines and are finally wrapping up. Despite the dirt and inconvenience, everyone says the outside construction company has been considerate.
People are a little more stoical and accepting here. For example, the water was off for almost 12 hours yesterday, which would be a national emergency in Seattle and a project like this would take hundreds of workers (most of them supervisors standing around.) My neighbor said it's all been done with a relatively small crew down in those dangerous, deep trenches. That said, everyone will be glad when our streets are repaved again.
I have the day ahead entirely to myself, which is kind of nice occasionally. Amanda and her best friend Gina are taking a group of Nova's friends to the water park in Chelan and won't get back until late. Decent air quality and not hot, so a good day for a long bike ride before it gets parked for the winter.
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