Yesterday afternoon, 14 April 2021, I went for a drive SW of the city, partly in search of a particular bird, but also to get away from the workmen ripping off all the siding from my place. By the time I got home, it had all been removed and a layer of whatever kind of protective 'paper' it is, had been installed. The timeline for this repair and replacement has been given as up to 16 weeks, but I can't see it taking that long, hopefully. After checking, I see that mixed precipitation is forecast for Sunday, 18 April. A mix of snow and rain would not be good for the outside walls right now!
There was no sign of the bird I was hoping to see, but I was lucky enough to find a female Mountain Bluebird and two males, each at a different location. The female was perched on her nesting box with a small, white feather in her beak, ready to add it to her nest. No chance to get a photo of either male, but I was just happy to see them. These were the first Bluebirds I had seen this year. Can't wait for when they have young ones and they collect all sorts of insects to feed their youngsters.
Later afternoon, I called in at the little hamlet of Priddis to get a tub of chili and a tub of cream of broccoli soup. There is no indoor dining allowed at the moment, making it difficult for local small restaurants and cafes, so it is important to support them.
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