STOP and SMELL THE ROSES

If this little guy could talk he'd tell me he's not sniffing the flowers, but is about to eat every one of these delicious buds. Evidently they made a very tasty breakfast for him today.

This squirrel is the one and only animal that has dared to come around since the hawks (previous blips) have taken up residence in this area. Typically this time of year these woods would be full of all kinds of birds and animals. It's amazing to have it so quiet - no birds chirping, no activity. Interesting how animals stay away when the know when a preditor is around.