Watching my birds

We read up on ways to increase the # of birds & butterflies (more on the flutter-ers in another update) in our yard and found that our feeders were in the wrong location, that we needed certain types of food to attract certain types of birds, etc. So, I'm happy to report that with only a few of the minor changes actually accomplished, we've increased our birdage by a noticeable amount. As I type(and drink some hot tea,) I 'm watching a black-capped chickadee fuss at a titmouse, heehee. We were able to attract some of the more brightly colored birds to our feeding area, and it's been nice to see it happen. Of course, with the added food, we're having to contend with some psychotic squirrels, but I think we're on the road to deterring them. I'd like to add some more housing and feeders around the bigger part of our yard this summer. The kids have really enjoyed helping us and seeing the new birds come. Well, Sam enjoys the squirrel action more, but that is to be expected.
It just dawned on me this morning that next Saturday is time trials for swim team. We'll be in Lufkin. Yes, we'll have to leave at an unbelieavable hour to be in the water for warm-ups by 7:20. Oy! Looks like I've got more to do today than I thought, since this will be my last available Saturday before we head to NC. Better bust a move.