I'll let these pictures speak for themselves....
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Teensy foot prints
Now that the snow is gone, I thought I'd post what I found last week before it had all melted. So long, winter!
Friday, February 17, 2012
Happy Birthday to Me!
What a beautiful day! A few years ago on my grandpa's birthday I saw a flock of cedar waxwings, and now today on my birthday here they are again, like Grandpa Lambert was sending his good wishes to me.
And even an ordinary sparrow can look sweet on a day like today.
Other birthday callers include chickadees, a goldfinch, a woodpecker, robins, a female cardinal, and a bluejay calling in the distance.
Labels:
Blue Jays,
Cardinals,
Cedar Waxwings,
Chickadees,
Goldfinches,
Robins,
Sparrows,
Woodpeckers
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
The Evil Eye
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Homemade Suet
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Monday, December 26, 2011
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving!
GOBBLE, GOBBLE!
A Turkey Speaks
I have never understood
why anyone would
roast the turkey
and shuck the clams
and crisp the croutons
and shell the peas
and candy the sweets
and compote the cranberries
and bake the pies
and clear the table
and wash the dishes
and fall into bed
when they could sit back
and enjoy a hamburger.
-Unknown Author
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Taking Flight
As I returned home from a shopping trip I had to wait for this group of geese to move along.
Look at those wingspans and the white tail feathers.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Saturday, October 15, 2011
The Goose Wedge
This is not a photo of that group, but it looks like they are trying the equal sign too.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
The (non-thieving) Magpie
I've heard the overture to the opera The Thieving Magpie many times on the radio and I confess it's the only thing I know about the bird. I wasn't even sure what one looked like until my friend pointed it out while at Rocky Mountain National Park.
There was nothing criminal about this magpie.
There was nothing criminal about this magpie.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
A different brand of blue jay
In Rocky Mountain National Park, the color palette is very brown, tan, grey and green, with splashes of gold in autumn as the aspens change. So when bright blue darts across your path, it catches your eye.
Introducing, the Steller's Jay. Majestic blue coat with a black crested head.
Introducing, the Steller's Jay. Majestic blue coat with a black crested head.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Fall is Coming
While not exactly a V formation, a telltale sign that fall is on its way! (Photo taken almost a month ago).
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Wildflower Cafe
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Room for Rent
Unfortunately the robins who lived under our deck have moved out. They didn't like their noisy neighbors, I guess.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Lower Deck Inhabitants
The closest I could get to this robin's nest without being dive-bombed by a pair of protective parents was about 10 feet. These two built their nest underneath our deck, directly below our patio table. All you can see of the nest from this photo is a long wisp of something hanging from it.
While I did save myself a pecking on the head, a nervous robin swooped and fluttered above me before landing in the yard, a severe look of warning in his eyes. I apologized and excused myself quickly.
Friday, July 8, 2011
King and Queen
These two finches conversed for nearly 10 minutes from the top of this pine. Discussing the state of their kingdom, perhaps.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
More Cedar Waxwings!
It has been over a year since I saw the flock of cedar waxwings, and now this week I've seen them twice! There must be a pair nesting nearby because there were two in the same maple tree as last year, and yesterday this guy (looking behind)...
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
In the Neighbor's Maple Tree
A pair of cedar waxwings
In the neighbor's maple tree
No longer with their flock of friends,
Wild and soaring free
In the neighbor's maple tree
No longer with their flock of friends,
Wild and soaring free
Monday, June 20, 2011
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Birdie Shower
A mourning dove showered in our sprinkler today. He nestled into the grass and lifted his wings one at a time to get those underarms!
Thursday, June 2, 2011
A Chickadee's Nest
This, from our correspondant Diane. A family of chickadees took up residence in a small hole in the foundation of Diane's house. They discovered this on Mother's Day as a busy little mommy chickadee fed her babies while dogs and humans looked on. What a strange little place for a nest.
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Holly checking out the nest. |
Saturday, May 28, 2011
An Owl Story, from Illinois
Almost a year ago, my uncle in Illinois told us about an owl who liked to hang out in a tree by his front porch and poop bones and fur onto the sidewalk. He recently sent us another owl story just as fascinating. Take it away, Todd!
"Walked out my back door around noon and heard thumping coming from one of the black garbage containers I have outside. Figured a squirrel had somehow figured a way in despite them being closed. Flipped the lid on the first on, peered in = nothing. Flipped the second one open and again, nothing. Then I hear noise from the brown waste container (it has no lid). Peered in and there was... AN OWL for cryin' out loud! Not sure why it was in there. Nothing in there to eat. Maybe hiding from crows or other birds. Anyway, I laid the container down and was able to get quite close (almost to petting range). But that beak and those talons keps me cautious. He left after awhile but seemed to show no fear."
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Friday, May 6, 2011
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Can he fit on there?
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