A friend of mine demanded photos after my last post regarding the Common Grackles that had found my backyard feeders. Always aiming to please, I present to you, Mama Grackle:
And of course, Mama with the kids:
Swimming Upstream
Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow.' ~ Unknown
Swimming Upstream 
It's always fun seeing a new bird or other animal. I just looked out my computer room window and saw one walking around in the grass!
What is really interesting to me with my move to the South is how much of the local flora and fauna are the same as back in the Northwest…so, it is especially fun to see new varieties of plants or animals when they decide to show up.