The Culprit

So... I have had very few small songbirds on my yard this spring. I do believe I have the answer to who is to blame.

A pair of Merlins has set up housekeeping on my neighbours yard, or more precisely in this tree on her yard.

I can be standing in the house and not hear a thing, but almost as soon as I step outside,I hear this high pitched screaming. Looking up into the tree right beside my deck and I am greeted with this sight.

I wouldn't want to be a small bird anywhere near. I will spare you the details, but I have watched him feasting on a small bird.

Yes, he is quite handsome, but please Mr. Merlin, find a different place to raise your family and allow me to enjoy my birds.

I will just have to say, this is the way of nature and accept what is.

I may have shown this picture before, but it sure was a lovely and peaceful sunset on Lake Minniwasta. At the time of this picture there was still ice on the lake. I am happy to say that is all gone now.

Watching a sunset is mostly a surprise. You just never know when that sky will light up with color.

Something to Think About:

“Happiness is the art of never holding in your mind the memory of any

unpleasant thing that has passed.”