I'm outside and at first light the only bird I hear is some neighbor's chicken. It's the time of year where all the birds pause,  molt and fatten up for migration. 
I guess that's what's happening. 
-oooo-
A Red-shouldered Hawk just called. 
And there's a cardinal!
Finally,  signs of bird life. 
The other morning,  a mixed flock of small birds delighted me,  so migration is coming. 
I need to go find a Louisiana waterthrush. 
Some birds are still breeding. I found nests for the local "Poule d'eau", Common gallinule, and Purple gallinule.
 
   
   
