Life with cats, and other things…
A few mornings ago as I finished my tea, I spotted a "dule" of mourning doves in the tree we call the 'waiting room' but before I could focus properly, they had all bogged off leaving one brave soul to pose. Or maybe it had been asleep. It looked a little bemused: "Where'd everyone go?" … Continue reading On going challenge
American robin 31st May, 2021 It looked so much like a word bubble, I had to write something! Grant showed me how to do it. American robins are giants compared to the tiny British ones you see on Christmas cards. Our little juncos remind me of those sweet birds. Except juncos are white breasted. The … Continue reading Bird talk
This morning, after a thundery night, the Sun struggled to pierce the mist, which indicated another hot, humid day ahead. Definitely not my time of year. Gasp. But I liked the images of the Goldfinch in the wet leaves, and we had another young visitor: The first ever sighting of a baby Towhee, learning to … Continue reading Things in the mist
Presumably contrails originally. In this picture I see a sheep sitting with legs folded under. It's amazing what you can sometimes see through the kitchen window. Today I was drawn to this. The sheep from above has morphed. Now I see the pie-man, as in Simple Simon met the pie-man, going to the fair.... and … Continue reading In the clouds
Semi-Red. This is the one who cloroxed her tail! This is one of those days I have all too frequently, when everything wants to fight me, so I'm not sure how far this is going to get.... Lots of activity beyond the kitchen window This chap was trying to woo is lady love. Showing his … Continue reading A few of my friends