Robin’s Robins

At Mill Lake the other day, this lovely Bald Eagle was keeping an eye out. It was paying particular attention to the flock of Canada Geese that flew by.
I find it's always a treat to see these top raptors.

This is a popular spot for ducks. Mostly Mallards. There is a little wide spot on the trail around the pond, with a park bench where people throw seed for them. This day there was a cat there too. I understand it to be a regular visitor.
A large bunch of ducks was on the ground picking seed and the cat would try to sneak up on them. As soon as it got too close the ducks would explode into the air and land back down in the water. The cat streaked away. The ducks would get back out of the water one by one, and the whole process would start again!
The Mallards:

The Cat:

I'm sure it probably lived near by. I hope so anyway, because it wasn't going to make a living off ducks!

Seems I hardly see the Juncos off the ground. They like to feed on the seed under the feeder.
Here this one pose in the nearby bushes.

Here's another House Finch. He's all puffed up to stay warm. As you can see, the rain continues. It must be tough on these little guys when it's so wet and miserable. I'd like to invite them all into the house and get them warmed up!

Seems we have a new family of Chickadees in our yard. Last winter we only had two. So far, this year we have about six. (They are hard to count!) I think what happened is that we still have the youngsters that were born this summer and they are sticking with Mum & Dad.
Here's a couple of them:

..right foot out and you...

Recently my local flock has been reduced substantially. With all the rain and wind we have had recently I think the majority of the group must have headed south.
Out typical November has been very wet and quite windy for the past two weeks. We are definitely living up to our reputation as the "Wet Coast!"
There's still a few Finches and Junkos around. Here's a pretty little House Finch.