We’ve seen a lot more white-crowned sparrows this year than I can ever remember. We see them often in and under the giant rhododendron in our front yard where the American Robins like to nest. Maybe they’re building in there, too.

#backyardbirds #backyardbirding #birding

And, another colorful visitor! Grape jelly seems to be a winner for three Baltimore Orioles. We also put out live mealworms to attract Eastern Bluebirds to the new nesting box.

#bluebirds #orioles #birding #backyardbirds #backyardbirding

New digs, hoping to attract Eastern Bluebirds back to our yard. Bluebird nest box from @teamwhitehorse on Facebook.

Bonus this morning were several Rose Breasted Grosbeaks on their way to Canada. This was the first time in the 31 years we’ve lived here that Rose Breasted Grosbeak have visited. We’ve seen them at our previous house, but never here.

Also out this morning were our usual Northern Cardinals and American Goldfinch, who have enjoyed Deb feeding them all winter.

#birding
#backyardbirds #backyardbirding

# hammertime
Today’s project:

Our Dad’s Estwing hammer that built his and Mom’s house 65 years ago, finished Thanksgiving 1957. Now rust and paint free, but with most of the nicks and scratches remaining. You won’t find tools like this today.

#preservednotrestored #estwinghammer #estwing

Obligatory #Introduction

I'm an old timer; I've been here three days. :) Copy/pasted from my bio:

I ride slowly…

60+ years on two wheels. Currently ride an Xtracycle, Bridgestone RB-T, Trek 970, and Raleigh Grand Prix. Looking at replacing the Xtracycle with a Larry vs Harry Bullitt Cargo Bike.

For lazy days , there's a #Vespa in the shed, too.

Header photo snagged from Bing Images without permission...

#Cycling #cyclist #bicycling #bicycle #xtracycle #bullitt #larryvsharry

I also hike a bit, camp in a #squaredrop tiny trailer, travel the country, and a lifelong avid amateur photographer. IS still have the Brownie Bullet camera I got on my 8th birthday, 60 years ago.

Now to wander around a bit and figure out how this place works. I've already found several helpful posts.

Thanks for having me!

(This was me 15 years younger and 40 pounds heavier than today)