7:40 AM – No visits from the raccoon last night. He’s interesting to watch, something new, but I’d just as soon he didn’t come up on the porch. I should probably set up the dogs wading pool, down at the far end of the yard. That would give him the water he probably really needs (due to the drought), but keep him away.

6:00 PM – Two short videos from today’s bird action are below. It was a windy day, and both birdbaths got some leaves and twigs in them. This didn’t seem to bother any of the birds. In fact, the Carolina Chickadees wallowed on them when they were bathing. They are very vigorous bathers.

Purple Finch, Cardinal and White-throated Sparrow sharing a drink of water:

And more Chickadee bathing: