Down by the Pond

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We found a new family of ducks by the pond tonight.  At least, I think they are another family.  The babies seem smaller than the ones that I found last week.  These guys launched into the water and followed Mama off into the sunset…

Baby Mallards

Baby Mallards

There were two Loggerhead Shrikes in the usual weeping willow tree.  We call them Shrek and Fiona (Shrek the Shrike, try saying that five times fast!)  I’m not sure if the nest is in the willow or in a nearby palm tree, but I’m pretty sure it’s close!

Loggerhead Shrikes

Loggerhead Shrikes

Our American Goldfinches have definitely left.  We haven’t seen them in at least a week.  We continue to see our Painted Buntings.