November is off to a slow start for warblers with just two species thanks mainly to colder than normal weather and windy conditions on multiple days. Today was actually the first morning without winds but we now face very windy conditions again starting tonight and throughout the next few days. I have run across a handful of Yellow rumped Warblers but even those seem to be in lower numbers than usual for early November. The only other species I have had was a brief look at a 'yellow' Palm Warbler this morning in Amherst. Tough going for warblers for sure.
Now for some sad news concerning my best bud Wilson The cancer on his foot has returned to the point that the tumor has ruptured on a small part of the foot. We knew the tumor would be back at some point as the removal of two toes on the foot two years ago did not completely removed the cancer but we could not go through with a full amputation at that point. He has thrived the last couple years and does not his age of just over 14 1/2. He is in no pain right now but he has to wear a botty to keep him from licking the foot. After a consult with a surgeon there unfortunately are not any good options going forward and we are still trying to decide what to do. In the end it will be quality of life for him, as it has always been. He is convinced he can just lick the cancer away if we just gave him the chance! He still runs around like a pup when it is play time, even with the boot on. Fuck cancer.
