Pics of the Day

A variety of birds and blooms in the yard this day.

 House Finch enjoying the barn feeder.

 The Yellow Coneflowers beat the Purples in blooming.

 Jan loves the daisies.

 The wren with my favorite song, Bewick's Wren.

 This mama Blue Jay has been foraging a lot in the yard lately.

 Caught the Black-chinned hummer over in the salvia.

He flashed me just a little purple before heading my way.

Pics of the Day

Continued glorious weather with bright sunny cool mornings allow a little porch time photography before heading to the office. Beautiful sunny afternoons offer the same.

 Trying to get along for a little breakfast.

 Just stay cool, we'll all be alright.

 No, YOU stay cool.

 Okay.

 Morning glories in the middle of the yard.

 This one a different variety coming up in the near bed.

 And an afternoon of catching the Ruby at the garden feeder.

Didn't catch a lot of fire, but did get a little stop-action.

Annual Frio Pilgrimage- Day Three

The hummer nest grew, and we finally got to see Buntings, always the delight of the pilgrimage.

 The Indigo Buntings were so numerous at Butch's carousel feeder, I was tempted to get a shot with all six boxes full.

 Papa Eastern Bluebird was a faithful watchmen. I re-positioned hoping for a better shot, but they didn't like me so close.

 What started out indiscernible as a nest, became a recognizable lump on the branch.

 First time a Painted Bunting visited me down at the 'Sanctuary' on the East Frio.

 A cropped 'Sanctuary' view; place of worship, and peace!

 A diligent worker sees results!

 Now here's a reason to spend more time at Camp Live Oak, documenting the process!

 Green Kingfisher dropped by to say, see ya next year!

 Blue Grosbeak

 Painted Bunting

Indigo Bunting

Such a blessing to enjoy these birds on our annual Frio pilgrimage.