Day 321: Observatory

Construction crews continue to make rapid progress on the new science building and the campus center.   Outside the Williams Center, a crew planted shrubs, liriope, razor grass and other perennials, around the perimeter of the patio and between sections of concrete pathways.  A worker told us that two gazebos will be soon be installed and then they will plant climbing vines.

At the science building, we could see that the observatory has been enclosed,  some windows have been installed, insulation sheets are hung to protect workers from the wind, and more concrete block is being laid around the lecture hall.  It will be magnificent!

Our backyard feeders were alive with birds this morning: cardinals, tufted titmice, juncos, bluejays, nuthatch, chickadees, doves and sparrows.  They startle so easily that it's very difficult to get good photos.