It's been a long time since I used the journal, so some good points today.

We've been seeing painted buntings at our feeder for since as early as April, and had never seen them before this. I have word from 3 other sources, including one photograph on Nextdoor of other folks in Lexington and Columbia that have also been seeing them. Apparently they are working their way north and west. How long will they stay, and will they be back next year? Who knows, but I'm documenting them every day I see them.

Also, I've photographed an otter in the 12 Mile Creek, almost directly behind our house, twice now in the past week or two. I have a good idea of where it is denning up. It seems to be alone.