Birdie season
The local birds are definitely nesting. I've observed courtship behavior in the great-tailed grackles (much more pleasant than their smaller cousins back home in VA). The doves continue their coo-fests. Mated pairs of what I think are greater kiskadees (or something with nearly identical markings) visit the yard regularly. I heard a mockingbird for the first time this evening, a pleasant reminder of home. Best of all, I've spotted a hummingbird nearly every day for the last week. I guess that means it's officially spring. Spring also means a return to regular lawn-mowing and hedge-trimming (both of which I need to do).

Boots would argue that the best part is she has more birdies to chase, but she's a dog. What do you expect?