Plant Native for the Native Bees in North America
Here is the link to a beautiful publication from the USDA Forest Service and Pollinator Partnership all about bees and their habitats:...
Spotted Towhee in the bath
The first time I saw a spotted towhee was last summer. I had never seen one before, and first thought it was an American robin, because...
Atmospheric River Sunset
This was our sunset today after a day of changeable weather. Clouds laden with rain that poured down alternated with brief periods of...
Rain and hail showers
At last we had a pretty good soaking of rain, with the bonus of hailstones. The hailstones were the size of pearls. Some created...
Sparrows in a tree
I heard a Northern mockingbird singing loudly. When I looked out the kitchen door window I saw this. There are both white crowned and...
Meyer Lemon Budino
Budino is Italian for "pudding". This is a very light and scrumptious dessert, that serves 6 portions. You will need 6 ramekins. I have...
Western Scrub Jay's bath time
This Western Scrub Jay got completely soaked in the bath, splashing and preening. Here it is hopping back in. Splashing action. All clean...
Another glorious sunset
Oh, look at those clouds! The cloud layer at the top of the photo reflects the sunset so beautifully. Same sunset, further to the left in...
Bath Time!
These are Golden-crowned sparrows. The sparrow on the left just emerged from the bath after much splashing. It is thoroughly soaked....
The beautiful work of Mother Nature
This was the view from our front porch two days ago. The thick fog bank in the bay turned hills and mountains into islands. Then we...
