Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 36.6* F, 90% RH, 0543
A Black-capped Chickadee sang while shades of orange, pink, purple smeared the sky making way for sunrise. I went back outside after the three had a biscuit, returned to sleep. Heard but did not see: Common Yellowthroat, Northern Flicker, Northern Waterthrush, American Robin, Black-capped Chickadee, Black and White Warbler. Stayed until fingers too cold to hold the camera. Steam from the slate blue cup pumps in heartbeats toward the shining desk light.
Light is the switch that turns on singing.
Photo: LJ Austin
