Seen this morning were two birds. a chickadee with its mouth full, and a merlin stretching.
The Black-capped chickadee is excavating a nest for itself and its partner (which was on an adjacent bush). I have seen this two times before, but I have never seen the chicks. Well, maybe if I watch carefully, I will see them this time.
A Merlin is a predator. It usually sits quietly on a tree top with its wings furled and its tail collapsed as it watches for prey. This is the first time I have seen a merlin stretch out its tail and wings while sitting still.
Phew. I was worried the second picture would show the Chickadee in the Merlin’s mouth!