From his high perch in the front yard tree

Salem's attention has been distracted from the birds, to something on the ground.

What could it be??

Could it be the badger prints left behind after " Shaggy" has come in the night to visit?..........

No.

Could it be new the delicate blossoms that are just now opening up in the early morning sunshine?.........

NO.

He jumps down for further inspection....................

and finds himself in the middle of a busy ant den.

The warm weather has awakened these underground farmers and they are busy as ever robbing the bird feeder of it's bounty.

Speaking of busy..............I did it!..........I finished writing my book and am now in search of a publisher!!

Salem has jumped back to his safe refuge...............

somethings are better looked upon than touched.