Sitting on the patio or sitting in the living room and observing through the big glass doors has become one of the favorite things to do here. Filling the feeders has meant a steady supply of activity. The flowers in the yard are a constant delight and the ones I have added are growing well. I was worried a bit about growing things in Montana, but my fears have been groundless.
The flowers are a delight this year, especially the sweet peas. I just wish they were a more fragrant variety.
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| Mandavilla blooms |
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| Spruce cones at the top of the tree |
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| Sweet Peas |
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| "Yellow" flowers and seed heads (not sure what it is)
We have had a few butterflies coming through. I haven't been able to find out what the name of this little fellow is yet.
But our favorites are the birds.
Sometimes we have a crowd at the feeders. I have missed the hummingbirds at the feeder. Maybe better luck next year now that they know we have a feeder.
Of course, some still have their own feeders, even if they are big enough to be feeding themselves.
 House finches are plentiful, as are magpies.  
It seems we are down a couple of squirrels. They weren't quite as fast as the dogs it seems.
Black-capped chickadees are starting to appear at the feeder.
Not a Mourning Dove (as I first thought), but the Eurasian Collared Dove. Yesterday, as I took out the trash, I startled a flock of about 20 in the alley behind the house.
Another favorite of mine are the crows. They are so stately and I do love the fact that a flock is called a 'murder'.
Then the blackbird is plentiful at the feeder too.
This is what I think is a Brewer's Blackbird female with a Grackle scarfing up bread crumbs.
But the most unique feeder we have in the backyard is the Lady K bird. She is seated on her favorite outdoor perch.
A messy feeder, she has a distinctive call and is very social.
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