First robin!

Yeah, I know, robins can be seen here year round. But not out on open grasslands. I've seen them in December myself, in a more likely place: a sheltered river bottom. This one was sitting in the crabapple tree right outside my little window at work.

And today was a likely day for it, though it's probably the earliest I've ever seen a spring robin. It was clear, sunny, and the temperature made it to 57F. Almost all the snow disappeared in one day. Tomorrow is supposed to be nearly as warm, but with some light rain possible.

Made pizza tonight, with soup and some leftover salad. Agreed to go to the Audubon lecture on Thursday night, which will be on birding in Asia, along the edge of the Himalayas.

Moon isn't quite full, but sure is bright even though the sky has hazed over a bit. Wind is gusting loudly too, but it's still quite warm. I think spring is finally arriving, and with it the stink of election politics has become downright unbearable.

I'm delighted to see Rush Limbaugh taken down a peg or two, though. He's quite the hypocrite, and hates everyone who isn't white, male, and rich.