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Inspired by Dogs & Nature
2024 was, without doubt, a very difficult year for us. Sparing all the details, we experience a number of traumatic events that worked hard to derail us, turn us upside down and drop us to our knees. Fortunately, I was able to stay true… Continue Reading “We’ll See What Happens”
The male Ruby-throated Hummingbirds left for their winter residence a couple of weeks ago. The females and the next generation remain, getting plump for their exceedingly long trip to Central America. I have nectar feeders hanging on my office patio which these little gems… Continue Reading “Love These Little Gems”
Not far from where I spotted the Northern Mockingbirds in the wild cherry tree, I came upon a young tree at the edge of the pond’s inlet from which large, orange colored fruits were hanging. I have been to that location dozens of times… Continue Reading “Wild Native Persimmons”
This first photo is a stand of weeds that we let grow to produce millions of seeds for the wild birds that both migrate through from their breeding grounds up north and that reside here all winter. If you are able to enlarge the… Continue Reading “Warbler Migration”
Our “Farm Gone Wild” offers an abundance of Autumn feeding for our native birds. I’m amazed at how many different types of fruits that the native flora offers the birds and other animals at this time of year. I have observed many Northern Mockingbirds… Continue Reading “Abundance of Fruits”
This adorable Tree Swallow chick is watching diligently for a parent to return with a snack. He scans the sky for a sign, then helps his mom zero in on the exact location for the “food drop.” How can you miss that signal? This… Continue Reading “Feeding the Family”
At the end of April, our dog Journee whelped 10 lovely puppies. I’ve been so busy with those babes that I have completely failed to add much to the blog since then. I realized how long it’s been when I decided to post with… Continue Reading “How Time Flies”
I’m going to call this series “El Red-winged Paso doble” because, to me, it looks as if this bird is using his wings like a dancer uses a cape in the Paso doble, and it’s as if he’s emoting a great amount of bravado… Continue Reading “El Red-winged Paso Doble”
I envision that the wild birds may view all these Cicadas flying about the same way we humans might react to stepping outside to mounds of hot, buttered popcorn available by the handful as we walk down the sidewalk! Here are some birds I… Continue Reading “Birds Eating Cicadas”
This pair of House Wrens was busy feeding chicks amongst the buzz and congestion of Cicadas. They carried a variety of food into the nest, but I didn’t see them with a Cicada, even though one was climbing up their house. I suppose they… Continue Reading “House Wrens Busy Busy”
