January 20

If you have a cat, then you’ll probably know how these curious felines can shadow your every step while watching whatever it is you are up to. It’s also how cats get stepped on. Lately there are less small birds around and so it is easier to pay attention to a single individual. I realized today that this bird follows me like a cat for some distance every day. At some point there is an end to his territory and he stops following. Up to that point, he is always lurking close by as I walk around. It’s like having a mockingbird as a pet cat. Today was cold and very windy. The tide was high and so there were plenty of ducks and geese feeding off the submerged grass. The Cooper’s Hawk was prowling the thicket while the Red-tail kept his lordly distance. The buffleheads were diving in the creek. It was another day in the marsh. Another cold day filled with bright blue skies and plenty of birds.

Ciao!

-Jorge

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