Time stamp on this photo is 5:01pm. Dinner was expected at 5:00. I’m in big trouble.

Saw this appropriate license plate yesterday.

Some think the Bat Signal started with Batman. Cormorants beg to differ.

I did go to Lake Balboa (San Fernando Valley) and found these guys. No ducklings but I didn’t get over to the other side where they usually hang out. Not really many ducks at all, oddly enough. Two bonus Egyptians, though. I feel much better now.

Sometimes they just like to look down on you.

This guy gave me joy.

I present this Great Horned Owl for your viewing pleasure.

There aren’t words. I tried embarrassing, sickening, disgusting and foul but they don’t express my thoughts sufficiently. These are close:

That looks so much like my favorite mute swan picture. Very nice!

And so it did.

She always enjoyed St Patrick’s day.

Fifteen minutes ago this was a brand new Kong Wubba toy. Then it met Jif, 10 lbs of chihuahua with a sprinkling of Jack Russell terrier. It didn’t stand a chance. He’s the King of Kong.

Is it just me, or is this a fake account? I mean, why would Chris Evans follow me?

The original gangster.

I guess he didn’t want to put his sweater on. He has things to say about it and they’re not nice.

Budget and Jif.

There’s a new sheriff in town. None can pass!

@theineptbirder.bsky.social It’s a Great Horned Owl, probably, in a really unusual urban area! Hooting up a storm. #worstbirdpic