i saw an adolescent female Baltimore oriole the other day at the millet feeder, just gobbling it. i didn't know what it was then, but noticed that the usually aggressive male sparrows who chase others away didn't try to chase this one.

i searched audubon for an ID, nada. finally ebird found it. and given the aggressive mode of BOs, i can see why the sparrow didn't try to pick a fight🤣🤣🤣

it's interesting too how mama raccoon paces her visits to my garden. one day she came morning and evening. next day, morning and really hungry.

this morning, she's not here. i wonder if she bulks up, then spends time with her kits longer.

or just hangs out at the local raccoon speakeasy 🤔

i figure feeding her is saving a few nestlings from her maw.