Still Here, Still OK

There were actually a greater number of tornadoes in Arkansas yesterday, Saturday, than occurred on Friday. Fortunately, there was not as much damage, and no reported fatalities as of this writing.   Although my locality was under a tornado warning, none materialized in the vicinity. The severe thunderstorms that did accompany the front didn't hit my area until around sunset and, again, there was torrential rain. This morning my rain gauge contained 5.5 inches, making a total of almost 15" of rain in approximately 36 hours.  I should not have to water for a while.


I checked the bird feeders about an hour ago. The finch-feeders remained dry, hanging as they do under the fig tree with its large leaves, but my other two feeders contained a sodden mess of uneaten seeds.  I had to empty both, and pressure-wash one of them, the large safflower seed feeder, to remove the yuck. It's now turned upside down on my patio to dry out.

Rose-breasted Grosbeak, image Wikipedia

A Rose-breasted Grosbeak, who has been visiting for the past few days, favors the safflower feeder.   I just peeked out the office window and discovered that he (for it is a male) has discovered the fresh supply of safflower seeds, and has made himself at home on the substitute feeder, which has a much more narrow perch.  Gladdens my heart, it does. Unfortunately, Grosbeaks are transient birds, so it won't be long until he is on his way.  I've not spied a single Indigo Bunting today; they may have left before the storms.


The sun is shining and there is no foul weather in the forecast, so I'm looking forward to a good week.


More, later.