22-Apr-2020
Something to Brighten Your Day
Flowers always seem to make a person feel good. I guess that is why a welcome gift can be a bouquet of flowers. I was cheered by this patch of periwinkles in our daughter's yard, a splash of color on a rainy day.
25-Feb-2020
Leatherneck
This is a Western Pond Turtle seen at Delta Ponds. It sure has a leathery neck! Unfortunately, their population is being reduced. This is caused by people who tire of pet turtles (red-eared sliders) and release them at the ponds. These turtles grow bigger than pond turtles and their population increases rapidly, resulting in loss of enough food for the pond turtles. Just a few years ago, there were only pond turtles at Delta Ponds. Now the red eared sliders have taken over.
15-Apr-2020
Shade Through the Window
I took another walk around the farm and saw this shade through the window of our daughter and son-in-law's house. I thought it looked good against that dark background.
14-Apr-2020
Some of My Friends
These are some of my friends who keep me company at my desk. They came to live with me following trips to the hospital, gifts from family. I looked at them and liked the shadows on the wall, so I took the picture. Maybe it is a result of being sheltered at home, but I like to think of it as reminders of family love.
11-Apr-2020
A Lone Periwinkle
Our daughter has a patch of Periwinkles as ground cover in her backyard. I think we will get a start from it to plant some in our yard. I think they are so beautiful!
09-Apr-2020
Golden-crowned Sparrow
This is a non-breeding adult golden-crowned sparrow. Its breast is a mottled grayish brown and the yellow crown stripe is smaller and more dull. Still it is a pretty little thing. For identity and photos, see "All About Birds" online. (This photo has been cropped a great deal)
08-Mar-2020
Horse Crossing
Our daughter, Angie, put up this sign along the road in front of the place. She has lost one horse that broke loose during a thunderstorm, ran into the road and was hit by a truck. It was a very sad time.
People drive pretty fast on the road and need to slow down. The sign is a great idea but probably won't slow anyone down. The white horse is Cloud and the other is Goldie. They have lots of pasture to graze.
05-Apr-2020
They Say That A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush
But I say that the bird in the bush is so much prettier. We see it in it's natural environment. I loved this shot I got last year of a sparrow among the rose hips. I believe it is a Golden Crowned Sparrow.
03-Apr-2020
Posing With The Catch
I love to watch the Great Blue Herons while they fish. It is all about timing. They intently watch for fish below the surface of the water, poised to strike. When they do strike their head and long neck disappear under water and they often come up with their prey. They surely are among the world's best experts at fishing!
31-Mar-2020
Missing That Personal Touch!
Even though we live on our son-in-law and daughter's place in a second house, they are staying away, not coming any closer than six feet from our door. It is funny how one feels, even though they are right there! You just want to touch them. :) And I know that many are isolated even more than that! My heart goes out to all who are isolated and may not have the contact we have on the farm and with others online. Stay safe!
30-Mar-2020
Violet-green Swallow
It is difficult to see here, but this is a violet-green swallow. I have another shot of it that clearly shows the colors. It is the first of these I have seen around here and it had a nest here on the farm. In fact, there were youngsters in a nest. The nest was where I would not have expected. But I saw the swallows flying back and forth from it last spring to a small opening at the very peak of Angie's tack-room. I will watch for them again this spring. The image has been cropped some.
28-Mar-2020
Wishing The Coronavirus Would Fly Away!
Hoping you are safe and hunkered down. It has been good to be in touch with others to know how they are.
