Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Category: Birds
Black-Capped Chickadee
The little bird that caught my attention many years ago and turned me into a birdwatcher. Cheerful and talkative, still one of my favorites, presented first in black and white, then in living color. “A bird almost universally considered “cute” thanks to its oversized… Continue Reading “Black-Capped Chickadee”
A Trip to Sol Duc for the Falls and the Swallows!
It started out as a trip to Sequim for the Lavender Festival, but we wanted to be there early on the first day. So we booked our lodging in Sequim for the night before and then added a few days at Sol Duc Hot… Continue Reading “A Trip to Sol Duc for the Falls and the Swallows!”
Soaring with the Pelicans – at Rialto Beach
They were soaring in the air while I was soaring on the ground from the beauty of it all. Some days are like that – when you’re out in nature, enjoying the handiwork of God, there’s a kind of thrill, something that says, ‘isn’t… Continue Reading “Soaring with the Pelicans – at Rialto Beach”
Fishing in Liberty Bay
No not me, the Great Blue Herons. On our way over to the Olympic Peninsula to visit Sol Duc and take in the Sequim Lavender Festival (more on that later) we stopped by Poulsbo for lunch, a charming town on the Kitsap Peninsula. While… Continue Reading “Fishing in Liberty Bay”
Small Ones in the Garden
My little chickadees stopping by for a drink tiny feet gripping little wink of the eye. Tiny lavender blossoms bees on their way to work cool morning shift hot sun in the late afternoon. The best things in the garden are #Small. ~ Susanne
Ducks, Herons and Swallows on the Cedar River Trail
As the temperatures are heating up and summer is in full swing, I’ve enjoyed getting outside for some exercise and nature therapy. This week, I managed to get in two walks on the Cedar River Trail where it flows into Lake Washington. The first… Continue Reading “Ducks, Herons and Swallows on the Cedar River Trail”
Feathered and Furry Friends
It’s a bit of a dilemma as both call my backyard, home. They come as they please, my feathered friends, the regulars and seasonal visitors. They find shelter, water, food, and many, a nesting place. The furry residents call the same domain their kingdom.… Continue Reading “Feathered and Furry Friends”
The Birds and the Bees in My Own Backyard
After a busy week in Chicago, I’m having trouble getting my blogging mojo back. It happens. But even though I’m somewhat wordless in Seattle, I do have some birds and bees to share with you, starting with this handsome junco. I seem to have… Continue Reading “The Birds and the Bees in My Own Backyard”
Splish Splash Taking a Bath – Birds in my Garden
This week has definitely gone to the birds! After several days of record-breaking temperatures, I’ve been running the sprinklers in the early morning, which has drawn even more birds than usual. So, while I sit on the deck with my coffee and camera in… Continue Reading “Splish Splash Taking a Bath – Birds in my Garden”
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