Black-headed Grosbeak – torkelsbirds

Camo?

Posted on December 21, 2022 by torkel2020

The fertile mind of the Face of Everyman constantly designed new suits of feathers for the more decerning of those visiting the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. Seen above is the latest in camo.

Changes in the weather along the Pacific flyway caused Larson to pack up the family and head south for the winter. The Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa hosted many Summer breeders and dwellers. the Face of Everyman was sorry to see such a faithful tenant leave.

Make Over?

Posted on July 29, 2022 by torkel2020

*the face of Everyman* tried to recall the old adage that his mother had told him: *“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.”* But this newest guest to the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa needed a complete make over.

Ink

Posted on May 25, 2022 by torkel2020

*the Face of Everyman* couldn’t recall there being a tattoo parlor in the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa but he was willing to let this guy set up shop over the Memorial Day weekend. “What next?” thought the venerable sage. “A Hoochie Coochie show?”

Fake News

Posted on September 6, 2020 by torkel2020

**Grobian** was the first to comment on the *mis-alignment* of the venerable sage. Historically *the Face of Everyman* was oriented to face the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa security camera. This morning guests found him to be “askew”. It would be Tuesday before a crew could right this historic visage. Fake News blamed street protesters for this dastardly crime.

Tough Choice

Posted on September 3, 2020September 3, 2020 by torkel2020

The tattered and worn Audubon Guide seemed of little use to *the Face of Everyman* as he tried to ID new arrivals to the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. At last, the mind of the venerable sage settled upon *Black-headed Grosbeak.* He thought of calling his Mom; but, thought better of it. He felt proud to be able to make this choice alone.

Mendicant

Posted on May 13, 2017 by torkel2020

The colorful multi-lingual handbills tacked up at feeding stations along the flyway described the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa with glowing words. Many were merely buzz words: paradise, organic forage, remote, banana-belt, safe surroundings. Dante was tired of his hand-to-mouth existence; it was time to settle down. the Face of Everyman pointed out a few mature trees that still had spacious rooms at the mid-level branches. Further, confided the venerable sage, Cherry picking season was soon and primo Sunflowers seeds could be expected in the Fall.