The Albert Lea Seed House promoted me to one of the head birds.

The Albert Lea Seed House promoted me to one of the head birds.

The Albert Lea Seed House promoted me to one of the head birds.

I asked this Steller’s Jay how it was doing. It replied with a piercing “sheck sheck sheck.” I hope that means it’s doing well.

I asked this Steller’s Jay how it was doing. It replied with a piercing “sheck sheck sheck.” I hope that means it’s doing well.

Horned Grebes I saw in April. One of them might have been named April, but I doubt it.

Horned Grebes I saw in April. One of them might have been named April, but I doubt it.

American White Pelicans in the height of spring fashion. Nuptial tubercles on the bills telling the world (or at least other pelicans) that they are ready for a meaningful relationship.

American White Pelicans in the height of spring fashion. Nuptial tubercles on the bills telling the world (or at least other pelicans) that they are ready for a meaningful relationship.