Category Archives: Garden

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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Rufous hummingbird 8_5_25

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Jabo

This fellow has staked out one of our feeders and spends most his time fighting off invaders or show diving to attract a mate.

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Rufous hummingbird 7_20_25

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Jabo

I noticed an orange glint around the feeder and sure enough it was the first rufous hummingbird of the season (for me anyway). They are the tiniest of the hummingbirds that come to visit… but they are also the fighty-est. … 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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Spring has sprung (2025 version)

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Jabo

The recent rains have helped green things up considerably. Our irises are now in full bloom and the wildlife (like thrashers, scales quail and fence lizards) are up and about.

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Harvest epilogue

Posted on November 13, 2024 by Jabo

We had a very successful growing season this year. Our little raised beds grew plenty of kale, spinach, lettuce, tomatoes, cabbage and a huge amount of basil (there wont be any shortage of pesto). Our carrot crop was a different … Continue reading →

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Gardens and wildlife 7_24

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Jabo

Our small raised bed greenhouse has been a great success. We now regularly have delicious salads and the tomatos are beginning to come in. The nearby birdhouse was host to a pair of western bluebirds and a pair of coyotes … 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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First bloom and sunset 5_18_24

Posted on May 19, 2024 by Jabo
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Spring miscellany and a sunset

Posted on May 10, 2024 by Jabo

Here are some more photos of our thrasher nestlings, who sadly were blown away during heavy Spring winds. On a happier note, we heard that putting out oranges would attract the elusive Western Tanagers and after doing so… lo and … Continue reading →

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