Hike at Mueller state park

 Today has been rather windy and cool with dark clouds part of the day. Finally we decided it was not going to storm and went for a short hike on one of the trails. Part of the trail was closed due to Elk calving season. We saw some kind of scat and clumps of dark gray fur - bear perhaps? Have to get a book on scat so we can tell what kind of critter was there.

Earlier today I was sitting at the dining table and suddenly a ruby-throated hummingbird appeared at the big window. He flitted for a second or two, long enough so I could appreciate his iridescent coat. His tiny bill sort of pecked at the window; maybe he was admiring his reflection? The park service prohibits putting out hummingbird feeders since the bears could be attracted to the sweet nectar. Too bad, as we'd love the company of more of the tiny birds.