I can’t remember the last time we had a whole day during which it didn’t rain. We got an hour of partial clouds a few days ago — early in the morning. By noon, it was dark, grey, and raining…. Read More ›
Wildlife
I AM THE SCARECROW
Usually, I try not to scare the birds. I like birds. I like squirrels. I like chipmunks. I like most creatures feathered or furry but I admit, the Grackles make me uncomfortable. They are beautiful to look at, gleaming blue,… Read More ›
IGNORE THE FLOOD – THE CLIMATE IS NOT CHANGING
I got up to go to the bathroom this morning and there was sunshine! Sadly by the time I finished washing my hands, the sun was gone. Now, it’s 2:30pm and it’s dark. It feels like evening. The trees are… Read More ›
RED-SHOULDERED HAWK -PHOTOS BY OWEN KRAUS
What do you do when you don’t have a long lens and you really need one? You take the pictures anyway and hope for the best. Flash warning: these pictures have been mercilessly cropped. Isn’t it amazing how our eyes… Read More ›
THE LITTLE GIRL SQUIRREL HAS MOVED IN
When I got up this morning and put the seeds out, filled up the flat feeder and washed down the deck, I also put out some water for the birds and squirrels to drink. Even though it has rained a… Read More ›
THE HUNGER GAMES
I don’t think anyone will contradict me if I point out that squirrels are ALWAYS hungry. Being rodents, they have to eat to keep their teeth from overgrowing their mouths, but even so. These squirrels — red and gray —… Read More ›
A TINY RED SQUIRREL
When she came to the feeder, I first thought she was a chipmunk. Then I saw the plumed tail and realized it was a baby squirrel. But she can’t be a baby because her teats are full, so I guess… Read More ›
LAST ON THE CARD – JULY 2021
Last on the Card – July 2021 I thought I’d taken pictures yesterday, but apparently not. I had just left the cards in the camera assuming I’d take some more, later. So, all of these, on two different cameras, are from… Read More ›
EXTINCTIONS AND VANISHING WATERS
There’s a very good chance that the Chinook salmon is going to die for good this year. From the L.A. Times — Paul Thornton, <paul.thornton@email.latimes.com> –comes this heartbreaking bit of news: “A case in point is what The Times Editorial… Read More ›
MORE CHIPMUNKS
For a long time, I’ve had just one chipmunk on the deck, but recently, there have been two. My guess is that if there are two, there are probably a lot more. I just would appreciate that they not all… Read More ›
RETURN OF THE PILEATED WOODPECKER
Finally, the whole famdamily was in the living room when the big Pileated Woodpecker dropped by one of our dead trees. Garry had never seen him before, but the big bird stayed around for a while. He is really busy…. Read More ›
CUTENESS IN BLACK & WHITE
CBWC: Cute Factor If pets weren’t cute, we probably wouldn’t love them. Although, to be fair, I’ve loved some pretty unattractive dogs and cats over the years and I think I might have loved them even more because they weren’t… Read More ›
Serendipity Seeking Intelligent Life on Earth 