My First Bird Blind

While at Pedernales Falls State Park, I checked out the bird blinds. I’d never seen one before so I wasn’t sure what to expect. What fun! There were two blinds in that one spot, each overlooking a bird feeding area. It was my first sighting of a Scrub Jay and a Spotted Towhee. I also saw a Cedar Wax Wing for the first time but didn’t get a photo.

Cardinals (2)

House Finches (1)

Hummingbirds (5)

Scrub Jay (4)

Spotted Towhee (13)

White wing dove (2)

Puzzling Puzzles

I like to work the crossword puzzle while I eat breakfast. Their level of difficulty increases through the week. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday I usually manage to finish them without looking up anything. Thursday’s crossword is noticeably more difficult for me. By Friday, I realize I am not smarter than a 5th grader.

Saturday finds me definitely dumber than a rock. If there is not a clue to which the answer is “Oreo” or “Eft,” then I an sunk. Sunday’s puzzle is up in the air: I might know some of the answers, most of the answers, or hardly any of the answers.

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