Category Archives: Birds

Birds, a Bumble, a Butterfly and a Squirrel 8_26

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Jabo
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Hummerpalooza 7_29_26

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Jabo

For the last few days… there’s been an explosion of hummingbirds; all around one of our feeders. Most seem to be young and are so hungry, they are going through a cup and a half per day. I sit under … Continue reading →

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Another week o’ wildlife 7_26_26

Posted on July 27, 2026 by Jabo

Stuck in the cloud/critter rotation but that’s what’s shakin’ lately (along with the heat!). We had another afternoon visit from a bobcat at the water trough and last night I heard it’s “meow” that sounded more like scream mixed with … Continue reading →

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Cavalcade o’ critters 7_16_26

Posted on July 17, 2026 by Jabo

This week’s creatures spotted around the grounds. It’s especially nice to see the return of the Rufous Hummingbirds. They are the smallest that we get and also the fightiest! Also glad to see a Swainson’s Hawk soaring overhead, a rare … Continue reading →

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Fourth o’ July Fauna

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Jabo

Some of the local critters who were out on or about the holiday, including the quail chick who Joan rescued from the birdbath and the bobcat who hopefully passed them all by.

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The birds (and squirrels) of May.

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Jabo

A collection of the visitors to the bird bath (and one little Rock Squirrel). I sighted a new bird; a Black-Headed Grosbeak, although it may be a regular. It’s easy to confuse with the Rufous-sided Towhee. Now that it’s Spring, … Continue reading →

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More birdies from 5_2_26

Posted on May 9, 2026 by Jabo

Including a Thrasher serenade!

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Hummers 5_2_26

Posted on May 5, 2026 by Jabo
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April families 4_30_26

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Jabo

Once again, I’m happy to see our Red-tailed pair out hunting and hanging by the nest (even got a photo of the hawk chasing prey). There’s also a Brown-headed Cowbird couple who are regulars at the bird feeder. A Western … Continue reading →

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Battlefield hike, critters and clouds 4_19_26

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Jabo

We chose to spend the day visiting the area where Union and Confederate troops battled for 3 days in March 1862 at the Battle of Glorietta Pass. The weather was perfect and while the trail was close to the freeway, … Continue reading →

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