Category Archives: Bugs

September hodge podge o’ nature

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Jabo

There’s been an explosion of yellow in the greenbelts due to the blooming Cowpen Daisies and we had a nice rainbow after a nicer rain. Also including some garden flowers and bird visitors along with Tarantulas we spotted on two … Continue reading →

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Quail, hummingbirds, bees etc.

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Jabo

Catching up on posting after spending time trying to find new photo apps to replace the old dusty ones. Lots of quail still coming by, the hummingbirds are out in force and draining the feeders and we have a good … Continue reading →

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A bevy of August birds 8_12_25

Posted on August 12, 2025 by Jabo

The Hummers are out in force and fighting over the feeders, several Quail families are visiting the bird bath along with Juniper Titmouse and Western Scrub Jays. Top it off with the Tarantula Hawk (really a big wasp that preys … Continue reading →

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Birds and the bees

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Jabo

More shots from the new camera. It’s fun to sit on the patio and sip coffee or something stronger and catch the wildlife close-up.

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The (humming) birds and the (bumble) bees 8_24

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Jabo

With Fall around the corner, the hummers are stocking up on sugar water for the long flight South. This last week, all 3 of our feeders were emptied daily and the aerobatic dogfights were intense. Things have calmed down a … Continue reading →

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More critters 6_5_24

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Jabo

A pregnant thrasher and a tiny white-lined sphinx moth showed up this evening in our little courtyard garden.

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Critters and clouds 6_3_24

Posted on June 5, 2024 by Jabo

It’s late Spring and the higher temperatures mean the last of the brightly colored western tanagers feeding on the oranges we leave out. We found a large Achemon Sphinx Moth (a relation to the smaller sphinx moths that are abundant … Continue reading →

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South Carolina 9_2023

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Jabo

Took a wonderful trip to see good friends in Greenville, South Carolina and were treated to the many beautiful tree covered mountains and gurgling streams. Nice to get a dose of green (and the cool temperatures and low humidity made … Continue reading →

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August flora and fauna.

Posted on September 2, 2023 by Jabo
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Flocks o’ fauna

Posted on July 29, 2023 by Jabo

Another collection of the wildlife spotted around the casa over the last few days (along with some video). As more rain moves in, more critters are out. It was especially nice to see a coyote out looking for prey and … Continue reading →

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