Grackles and rain
are a fantastic combo that makes a murky day worth the while. The textures and colors that the water causes make them look even more elegant and impressive than usual. For some reason, I am also very fond of them looking down. So here is a selection of “Downward Gracks”.
I am still waiting
for Lagertha, the Bluebird lady, to lay her eggs. she is still prepping the nest, and I wonder if she holds out because of the snow. Ragnar, her partner, is patrolling the yard and making sure there are enough mealworms there to feed him and his future family.