The trees in our backyard provide plenty of shade and shelter...for the birds as well as for me, as I park myself on the patio with my camera. I have spent many hours out there this summer, accompanied by the blue birds, house sparrows, bumble bees (If that's not the right name for the species …
Backyard birding
Backyard birding has become a time consuming pastime this summer; in part because we haven't traveled very far from our backyard, but also because many avian visitors have come to call. I have accumulated so many bird blips right outside our back door that they are beginning to overwhelm me; it's definitely time to kick …
Good news, but potentially bad news too
Despite the chill in the air, the little ruby-throated hummers were active at our feeders over the past few days. This one doesn't seem to mind temperatures in the high 50s under overcast skies nearly as much as I do. He's wearing his summer colors, while I am wearing my winter socks and warm sweater. …
Honoring Mommy!
In the United States, we will celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday May 10, 2015. In honor of my mother, my mother-in-law, and all Mothers everywhere, I am posting this tender photo story. My mother has been gone for many years. She died when I was still a young mother. I miss her, but today I …
SEEN ALONG THE TRAIL 