Thanks for the detailed feedback. There are reasons for some of the choices and others are due to inexperience. I in general shake like a leaf so try never to violate the shutter speed rule of thumb(1/focal length*crop factor seconds) as I otherwise ruin too many shots, that combined with almost always using this lens fully extended(300mm) had me at 1/400s. I struggle with f stops and wanted to be sure to get all the flower and lizard in focus. I use auto ISO because I find a lot of variance in lighting and am not good at setting up every click. So you find the garage door somewhat distracting as a background.
You certainly are making the most of your small back yard-looks like the birds are ,too! Loved seeing the Brunswikian Warbler -one I haven't ever seen! Thanks for sharing!
It comes in bands from these things, today and tomorrow mostly, so periods of no rain, light rain, and heavy rain. But nothing too serious from a storm this size that far away as long as it keeps moving.