Wednesday, August 18, 2004

Crepuscular With Yardhog

Ten more invigorating miles on my bike last night after an hour workout with weights in the gym.      
     As the Hog's birthday approaches (August 22) he can't help but wonder what all the fuss is about. The world would be much better off if instead of people asking how old you were they would ask "How alive are you?"
     Sitting last night watching a male and female cardinal make out on my bird feeder. Actually the male was feeding the female. He'd take a few seeds from the feeder then jump up to where she was perched and gently place them in her beak. They perform this loving ritual every night. Cardinals are crepuscular feeders, preferring twilight or just before sunrise. Some say this may be because of their bright plumage.
     After the cardinals left the stage was taken over by four or five brown bats soaring high above my deck.

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