The birds have been performing nicely for us. We have the usual fall birds - goldfinch, purple finch, black-capped chickadees, nut hatch, blue jay, and juncos. All these have been lovely, but the most stunning has been the Evening Grosbeak. Never before have I seen this bird. The bright yellow forehead stands out, even on the dreariest days. Although we've tried, in the wind, in the rain and in the sunshine, to get a picture, this bird is so shy it is always flying back and forth between the spruce and bird feeder, never staying in one spot long enough to capture a clear picture.
Mushrooms are in abundance, as are all fungi, lichens and mosses. It seems everyday I am being pulled outside to look at the most beautiful mushroom in the world, Mom. And even with my Audubon Field Guide I still find it difficult to identify many of them. None the less we are aware of our natural surroundings which brings an appreciation of the awesomeness of God's creation.
