Hummingbirds visiting
With all the plants starting to bloom, more pollinators, including hummingbirds are visiting. This is an Anna's hummingbird sipping...
Northern mockingbirds are such characters
This Northern mockingbird landed in the native patch in the afternoon sun. He was very vigilant, looking for a snack. As he marched...
Cedar Waxwings in the morning. Oh my!
It was mostly cloudy day with temperatures in the 60's. In the morning I heard the distinct little chirps of Cedar waxwings, and looked...
Just watching the bees
It's been very warm for the past couple of the days. Accordingly, the California poppies are literally popping up everywhere in the...
The start of Spring Bloom in our garden
Every day more and more California poppies are opening up in the garden. They are so brilliantly colored and cheerful, as they gently bob...
After the rain
After some several days of very welcome rainy weather, the flowers and foliage are refreshed. One of the first blooming California...