Ducklings!

Friday, Brownie Duck and her Beau brought by their ducklings. Brownie and Beau are regulars at Amity's Buffet for Birds (originally Amity's Aviary Buffet, but I had to change the name to discourage the neighborhood cats).

This Post is Rated EC for Extreme Cuteness

It had been at least a week since I'd seen Cheeky Duck, pictured below and being cheeky.



But then yesterday and again today, she dropped by to show off her Chickies and Chappies. Caution: Extreme Cuteness begins here.



It's possible that I accidentally stroked one or two of them -- so soft and chirpy.

Little Quacker

Yesterday around 6 pm, Piglet came by for a snack. Though I had often heard her quacking, I hadn't seen her for a few days. I now know who's been keeping Piglet busy.

It's July, and I'm Freezing

Today's high is 62F (16.6C), but I don't think the temperature will get there. It's cold and windy and will be rainy any moment now.

But it's not too cold for Piglet the Duck. How can such a small duck eat so much bread? And I'm not giving her empty-calorie Wonderbread. She's getting lovely multi-grain stuff. Today's selection was a pumpernickel with pumpkin seeds. She seemed happy with it, and that's all that matters.


And for a little North Carolina wildlife, here's one of the very bold squirrels that hang out on my aunt's deck and help themselves to birdseed.