For the Birds...

Yesterday we had a relatively warm (60's) day and sunshine - a good day to get out and do the last of the gardening for the year. I still  have one flowering bush that, despite the colder temperatures, are keeping Maple Hill bees busy - I decided not to cut it back so they can get their last "food" for the season...

Its also time to bring out the bird feeders - which I know attract all kinds of other wildlife to our house (deer, squirels (black and brown), chipmunks - okay the chippies live here year round despite my best efforts...). But there is something about seeing woodpeckers, blue jays, cardinals and hearing the chikadees that just make my day - so I think it is a good trade off.

Speaking of birds...hubby and I went and saw a really nice movie last night - The Big Year - I did not know what to expect as the three leads - Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson - are known for there over the top comedy. But in this movie they did a wonderful job of playing three very different individuals that are avid bird watchers trying to win an annual "birding" competition. No slapstick, crude language or obligatory sex scenes (which I have nothing against, but its nice to see a movie without all those elements). I highly recommend it - especially if you love birds... Enjoy Jewels