Uninvited, but enjoyed, guest

This photo was taken yesterday evening, when a group of us (13?) got together at Frank Lake for a celebration of spring. Great company and great picnic food. Even a few birds to photograph, including the male Red-winged Blackbird and a male Ruddy Duck that I also posted this morning. This young Richardson's Ground Squirrel was the cutest little thing, joining us while we ate, hoping for food. I guess his mother hasn't taught him good manners - or maybe he was just following the example she had set. We had sunshine, too, until it was time to go home, when the heavens opened and down came the rain, accompanied by streaks of lightning. Thanks, Brenda, for organizing this event that went so smoothly and was most enjoyable!

A very early start to the day today, 28 May 2017, as it's the second day of the annual May Species Count. My small group will be spending all day SW of the city, searching and hoping for some good sightings.