And then it’s Monday…

 “April showers bring May flowers” does not apply to Florida. Usually April is the dryest month of the year.  But this year (and last) we’ve had lots of rain.  No chance of drought this spring!  Which caused our outdoor weekend plans to be cancelled which made me sad.  But on the bright side, my gardens and yard are very happy!  And I’m not running my sprinkler system which makes my wallet overjoyed!  

Roosters in rain gear
Even our favorite yard art donned rain gear this weekend!

 

The Hummingbird Feeder

and those that it feeds….

Baltimore Oriole
A Baltimore Oriole! First one we’ve ever seen. Doesn’t it know that this is Tampa Bay Rays territory?

Our Audubon friend, Vera, said that the only time she had a Baltimore Oriole at her house was after she put out oranges to attract them.

So I took her advice….

Squirrel with orange
Damn squirrel

But the Oriole came back for the sugar water.  It is so shy that I have to take pictures of it through the window.  I even tried to just leave the sliding doors open a crack and take it’s picture but it somehow sees me and is gone before I get the camera picked up!

Baltimore OrioleBaltimore Oriole

Hummingbird
The ruby-throated hummingbirds do not mind sharing with the oriole.

Hummingbird

Squirrel on feeder
Damn Squirrel