Monarch visiting
Now that we're having a dry spell mid-winter, and temperatures are in the low sixties, we're seeing a few monarch butterflies out and...
Why we need more insects
Find some of the best native plants for feeding birds by zip code here: https://www.nwf.org/NativePlantFinder/?fbclid=IwAR2SAxk2mxNMrAF5V...
Yellow-faced Bumble Bee on Ray Hartman Ceanothus
The temperatures for the past few weeks have been cooler, usually 50 degrees Fahrenheit during the day, and in the 40's at night. When we...
Lesser Goldfinches feasting in the Berzerkeley Salvia
These photos were taken through our living room window in the morning, while it was still somewhat foggy. Lesser goldfinches were...
Learn about the fascinating mason bees!
My photo of a green mason bee in a California Alba poppy Watch this great video about mason bees: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IZdjii...
Mycelium and soil
Mycelium helps soil by breaking down organic matter, keeping moisture in the soil, helping to prevent erosion, and much more. Read about...
Townsend's Warbler here for the winter
We're always excited to spot Townsend's Warblers visiting from their breeding grounds in the coniferous forests and mixed woodlands of...
Wild Ones
Wild Ones is a non-profit organization that promotes preservation, restoration and establishment of native plants. Check to see if you...
Butterfly visitors
A few days ago I spotted this monarch butterfly female through our living room window. Her very tattered wings are her badge of honor,...
More birds back for the winter
I'm always on the lookout these days for birds who are back from the tundra to spend their winter here. The Golden-crowned sparrows...
