Backyard Observations
A tree fern's frond slowly unfurling its leaves Meanwhile, nearby, a monarch caterpillar decided to weave its silk pad to attach itself...
Anna's Hummingbird bathing in raindrops
We've had quite a lot of unseasonable rain for the past two days, and when the showers are light the Anna's hummingbirds don't seem to...
Blooming natives
For some reason many people think that California native plants are dull and without lovely blossoms. Here are several natives blooming...
Lovely Umber Skipper on a Buddleia flower head
The umber skippers are back! And they are so cute with their large brown eyes and feathery antennae. They are fairly easy to photograph...
Monarch Caterpillars munching and growing
We are no longer raising monarch caterpillars indoors, just letting things happen naturally. Currently there are more than eleven pots of...
Honeybees in the blooms
Oh, if I were a honey bee, I probably would be so happy at this time of year when plants are producing the first blooms of the season,...