Egrets, Swallows, & the Cult of Hello Kitty

Egrets, Swallows, & the Cult of Hello Kitty

Spent part of a sunny Saturday afternoon at the Alameda Creek near the Niles Staging Area. I’m surprised there is any creek left considering it has hardly rained at all this past year. There were a few ducks and a large number of Canadian geese swimming in the...
Hey, Am I Being Mocked?

Hey, Am I Being Mocked?

I saw this little creature today in front of our house. I’m struggling with an ID though. Is this a hummingbird, or some kind of . . . . . . mocking bird? Sometimes birdwatchers get no respect. Sigh. ?
L’Chaim!

L’Chaim!

I was at first going to title this morning’s woodpecker photo as “Sunday Service at our local Church of the Holey Telephone Pole.” But then I noticed the yarmulkes. Duh! OBVIOUSLY these birds are Jewish. So . . . L’CHAIM! ? (Coincidentally, my grandfather was both...
Masked

Masked

Spotted this fledgling Scrub Jay in our front yard this evening. Too young to be vaccinated, so it’s still wearing a mask outside. Smart bird!
Happy Humm Day!

Happy Humm Day!

We’ve found that few things grow more happily in our yard than salvias, especially in the spring and summer sun of Sonoma. Thankfully, the hummingbirds are happy with this. So today’s life lesson: On the road of life, don’t forget to stop and sip the...
May Showers

May Showers

Every year it seems summer comes earlier and earlier. And according to climate change research, that’s likely what is happening. Apparently, by the end of the century, summer could be six months long! Meanwhile, today in Sonoma, after coming close several times...
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