Killdeer aren’t on the top of the list as best bird parents. Look to ospreys and emperor penguins for nurturing. But I’ve always admired their dedication to protecting their young. In this area, they are the ultimate fakers. A broken wing, a terrible limp–and predators are led away. I think we all do a bit…
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Water Series: Nuthatch Evening Bath
a little nuthatch visits the birdbath
Solo
I stood outside, embraced by the cool fog rolling up from Big Sur. Every bird and beast had grown invisible in the evening twilight; save a lone turkey vulture silently circling the canyon before gliding east into the mountains.
Don’t Think Less of Him
Late in the day, there was a break in the rain. The drumming of raindrops was quickly replaced by chirps, chitters, and birdsong. I looked up from my computer to see rays of light catching on a small spot of yellow — a lesser goldfinch. He sat stoically while his olive mate foraged for the…
Back in Flight
I put my DSLR away in 2019. 2019 was bad. The loss of my godmother and father, frightening family trauma, and the end of 10 years of employment sent me into a mental and emotional tailspin. Soon my physical health faced the same fate. A small pain in my shoulder that started in late 2018…
In Sync
We have been through a lot of late. But here they are.
Interrupted
I stood wishing for that 400mm telephoto lens I know I’d never carry. But, good equipment or not, I was still rewarded with that moment. The hunter circled back.
Calendar Cats, II
I’m on a roll this weekend. Cachagua Cats 2018 calendar is in the bag. I struggle to photograph these cats because they are indoors most of the time. Quite frankly, I am terrible at indoor shots. Animals are even worse, their pupils are huge and the flash creates demon-kitties. These are my favorite shots. Bee…
Calendar Cats, II
Cachagua Cats 2018 calendar is in the bag. #cats #catslife
Sense of Direction
The “kit-ten” whom I call Raymond sprang from his nap and hurried to the garden gate. Such interest could only mean he was in search of trouble, so I hopped from my seat to follow. Raymond stopped beneath the tree impatiens to chatter in that frustrated rhythm that cat owners quickly recognize: bird or beast…
As God as My Witness …
As God as My Witness … #thanksgiving #wildturkeys Every year, I rewatch the famous “Turkey’s Away” episode of WKRP in Cincinnati. I know that I am one of many who has joined the cult following, and I am thrilled that social media has brought us together. In fact, it is an unspoken competition to see whether…
As God as My Witness …
As God as My Witness … #thanksgiving #wildturkeys
Living Life Forté 