Not every bird gets to migrate here. These feathers are from a junco that was probably taken by a Sharp-shinned Hawk.
A male Purple Finch at our feeders, which are pretty safe from predators.since there are a lot of trees nearby to hide in. We are not worried about avian influenza since no waterfowl visits the feeders. So we keep them stocked.
Susan found a unknown patch of Menzies rattlesnake-plantain (Goodyera oblongafolia) at the back of our property. We have another patch with them about 50 m. distant. This lovely little orchid has the most unmarked leaves that we have ever seen.
Here’s the seed head from the orchid.
Michael's Place 