Been up here now for 3 days - me, the dogs and the cat are all settled in. The hummers found the feeder within 15 minutes and there are now 3 male broad tailed, 1 male rufous and 3 females of indetermine species. Additionally have seen western bluebirds, ravens/crows, snowshoe hares, deer, and several species of birds I don't recognize... My neighbor up the road had a bear show up for dinner the first day I was here - needless to say, I'm REALLY glad I have 4 big dogs with me!
The weather is awesome - highs in the 70s and lows in the upper 40s. Have done a couple of walks that were short and sweet simply because both the dogs and I aren't used to the altitude yet. The dogs really love getting out and insist on stopping at every tree to check out the smells. Since I'm huffing and puffing anyway, I let 'em stop.
The area is as green as I have ever seen it. My neighbors (who live up here full time) said that they measured over 200 inches of snow this winter! They claim that there was still 6 feet of snow in April. Note to self: stay in Texas during the winter!
Well - the sewing machine is calling my name... I have brought a number of projects with me to finish up before returning to the Hill Country.
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