The little bird friend

This is another picture of the bird that was perched on our front rail a few days ago.  It is a Daurian Redstart and apparently winters here from October to early April, so we may not see this little guy too much longer.   Its head is actually white, but the lighting here makes it look more black.  It is similar to a Mugiwaki Flycatcher, but because of the white head instead of a white streak, it is a Redstart.  I'm learning about birds here....

 We were given a box of these h u g e  sea scallops.  One was enough for anyone. I pan seared them with olive oil and garlic--yummy.  The shells are now lining one of the flower beds.  :-)



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