I've been really excited about my critters coming back this year. I've been making sure the bird feeders are full & that I spread some on the ground for the ones who like to eat there. The entire normal crew hasn't arrived yet, but hopefully, they will very soon.

I've always had at least one set of Cardinals male & female. Now I have several babies eating too. I understand that they mate for life (how sweet). The males are very protective too.

I had several Yellow Finch (male) last year. I bought a Finch food sock & saw 1 the very next evening. Yesterday afternoon he brought his girl with him. I hope they all come back cuz they're beautiful bright yellow & fun to watch!

For the last two years I've seen a Indigo Bunting hanging around eating. I didn't know what he was until Dixie told me. I sure hope he comes back! I've never seen a blue as pretty & bright at this is!

My squirrels are back, but so far only 3 or 4. Two of them are babies. Hopefully they won't destroy my feeders this year or I'll be having to "put a cap in 'em". to protect my property. Plus they eat all of my bird food!

I had a Hummingbird buzz through my carport a few weeks ago. I hurried & cleaned my feeder & filled it up. I even bought a new one with red glass 2 weeks ago. Still no Hummingbirds. I wonder where they are? They feed 5 to eight times every hour for 30 to 60 seconds at a time. So, where are mine? I LOVE watching them! Three years ago, I counted around 8 in my yard. They say you can usually double the number you see to know what's actually there. I sure hope they come back. They're such an interesting bird.

I've had 2 bunnies come eat also. I've been seeing them for years. They still get easily spooked & will bolt, but if you're still & quiet, you can watch them eat for a bit.

Scott did see a baby snake a few weeks ago while mowing the front yard, but it went away. I've been looking, but haven't seen any more. Thank God! I do NOT do snakes!

There you have my yard critter update!