Cedar Waxwings in the morning. Oh my!
It was mostly cloudy day with temperatures in the 60's. In the morning I heard the distinct little chirps of Cedar waxwings, and looked...
Cedar Waxwings feeding on berries
When the cedar waxwings eat, they feed in large groups. The waxwings are eating berries on a tree that my neighbor calls the volunteer...
Cedar Waxwings are back
Oh how I love the cedar waxwings! I look forward to their arrival every spring, and here they are. This morning was the first time this...
Golden Crowned Sparrows visiting
It brings such pleasure to observe so much bird activity in our backyard and patio. When we moved to our current residence, the garden...
California poppies are sprouting everywhere
Our first sunny day in a week, and look what I'm seeing in almost every empty area of the front yard, California poppies sprouting...
Freesias!
While moving some pots around on the patio, I was pleasantly surprised to see the freesias pushing up their foliage in a pot that I had...
Happy Holidays to You!
Wishing you a season of joy and cheer, and a bright new year full of hope.
It's the season of sprouting doormats
Our outdoor welcome mats are made of sisal. And in the winter rain all seeds that have blown onto the mats throughout the year germinate....
Golden Crowned Sparrow's delight
During a lull between rainstorms, this golden crowned sparrow enjoyed its time in the bird bath. Other golden crowned sparrows attempted...
