Category Archives: Bugs

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

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Another week o’ wildlife 7_26_26

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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September hodge podge o’ nature

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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