Storms started last night and they've just let up. Its starting to clear off.
Just laid eyes on my first visitor!
A black chin feeding on Coral Honeysuckle vine just outside my kitchen window. We were face to face only inches apart because I was opening the blinds at that window.
It came back a moment later. Glad I didn't scare it off completely.
Yep it saw it close enough and long enough to make an id.
This is the earliest I've ever seen one. In the past everyone around me was reporting sightings and it was weeks before I'd see mine.
(maybe they're keeping mum this year so I won't feel so left out?)
I am so happy... From about the end of Sept until I see my first one that's all I live for. I mentally keep track of how many weeks until they're due back.
