One of the neat things about where we are is the population of birds. We especially enjoy the goldfinches that come around, although we also have large numbers of crested titmice, a few nuthatches, cardinals, blue birds, and assorted other regular visitors to our feeders. And the humming bird feeder is busy most of the time as well. We seem to have a pretty popular spot with our feathered friends.

We have been working on the new laundry and storage building for the RV village this week and this was day four of the construction. Shane from the refuge has been working with me on this all of the time and Rick has helped as well when he has not been busy at other work. One more day of good weather and the building should be weather tight. At that point I can work inside even if it should rain. This has been such a cool, wet summer here that a week with no rain has been a very nice change for everyone. 

At this time of year the refuge employees are very busy at the farming side of things because it is time to do the final plantings of feed for the migratory ducks and geese that are expected soon. The first of the green wing teal have already arrived.