Yard work today

In springtime our lawn grows so fast we can barely keep ahead of it - and sometimes it seems taller than us.  My job today was to weed whack - and whack I did.  It is gorgeous out today, sunny, a little breeze to make the wind chimes sing and birds all about. 

A bird was enjoying the birdbath - I actually got this photo from inside the house - the birds kept flying off when I tried to take a picture when I was outside weed whacking.
 

 This flicker wanted to try the seeds in the feeder that is stuck to my studio window.  He's a little big for the feeder - but diligent at trying to get the seeds.

I filled the suet feeders - here is Ben, earlier in the year, helping with the suet feeders.

A vulture flew over - they are so graceful in flight.  Did you know that as a protection, if you get too close to them, they can vomit an unbelievable amount, and a long distance - so beware.  Still, one of my favorite birds - watching them in flight - and thankful that they clean up things we wouldn't want to.  Thank you vultures.

I could hear this fellow off in the woods.  I was lucky and got this picture of him last summer.

 

And then there is the squirrel and crow story - all the photos were taken from inside - you know how skittish crows are.  The squirrel would climb up onto the suet feeder and begin digging around. Being somewhat of a sloppy eater, he would spill some of the nuts and seeds on the ground . . .

And along would come a crow - hopping quickly in to pick up the dribbles.  They have been doing this for several days now - and I've never been able to get a picture of them together.

Squirrel taking a break - and not sharing with his friend the crow. . .

I could hear bees buzzing about in the flowers - and caught this one as he worked at the White Bleeding Heart . . .click on the photo to see the bee . . .

The wind made the chimes tinkle - it is a glorious spring day - with scent, sights and sounds . . . 

This is one of my favorite wind chimes.  Someone was going to throw it in the trash at Don's work - and he brought it home to me - it has the sweetest chime . . .

This is the pretty hook it hangs from . . .

As graceful as a real heron . . .

And for fun - a sign in the back yard . . .

I'm glad the weed whacking is done - I sure enjoyed the yard and our wonderful spring day.

What did you hear or see  in your yard today?