Tense times at the backyard Birdcam... (Sandia Peak in background)

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Three animal "special shapes" aloft, from the 2023 International Balloon Fiesta, held this week:

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Under air assault by Texans; please advise. ("Stars" from Midland, TX had to set down directly in front of our house:)

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Coming in hot, on the acequia...

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The backyard birdbath-cam captures the #NewMexico state bird getting in some morning-drinking--then over to the back wall to soak up some sun (to regulate his temperature.) #Sandia peak visible beyond the wall.

This is the male of the pair-- who limps, on an injured/re-healed leg...

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Backyard birdcam: dove drinks at dusk. (Dips entire face despite near-freezing temps...)

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Brief backyard birdcam: a male House finch swoops in for a quick sip...

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Got curious enough about a fairly extensive clump of leafy greens in the sideyard to download an identifying app. (Called "Picture This")

Turns out to be an edible arugula, which I'll now use to punch up my tossed salads for free. (I don't recall planting it.)

Apparently the taste and pungency varies with the diner's possession of a certain gene. Flavor definitely reminds me of the hot mustard sauce often served in Chinese restaurants.

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