Elaine, ((((( Hugs ))))) for you and the poor Grackle.
Ronnie, great photo of that beautiful little Chickadee!
Melanie, thank you for today's Folklore Friday! The Belted Kingfisher is a fun bird to watch. I've seen them here in August but it's usually late October or early November before they show up.
Belted Kingfisher August 2012 ................................ two sightings in November 2013