Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Category: Nature
Under a Weeping Willow
I rested under a weeping willow. Its trunk was thick and twisted its leaves swayed in the breeze on supple branches upheld by stronger limbs above twisted too and content to be hidden. For A Photo a Week Challenge – Twisted. ~ Susanne
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Backyard Birds
I never get tired of watching the birds in my backyard – especially the chickadees and the nuthatches – as they flitter about the trees and drop by for a drink and a bath. The chickadees are friendly and unafraid. I love to hear… Continue Reading “Backyard Birds”
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Enjoying the Great Outdoors at Federation Forest
We passed by this beautiful spot many times on our way to somewhere else but finally made Federation Forest our destination. According to the brochure, “the park is home to stands of majestic, old-growth evergreen trees – some more than 1,000 years old. Visitors… Continue Reading “Enjoying the Great Outdoors at Federation Forest”
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My Little Backyard Chickadees
In the heat of the day I turned on the stream and sat under the shade of the Douglas Firs. It wasn’t long before I heard the chickadees calling to one another, flying overhead, finally daring to stop by the precious flowing water. We… Continue Reading “My Little Backyard Chickadees”
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A Northwest Hike to Franklin Falls
We don’t usually take the most popular hikes on a weekend when everyone else does – we’re lucky we don’t have to. But we took a chance today and headed to Denny Creek and Franklin Falls, an hour east of Seattle. We’re so glad… Continue Reading “A Northwest Hike to Franklin Falls”
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Busy as a Bee
I walked in my garden today and stopped to watch the bees. Bees on a mission working together and apart, Taking no thought of the other. Bees on the lavender and bees on the chives, Buzzing from blossom to blossom there was room for… Continue Reading “Busy as a Bee”
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Unexpected Beauty: The Song of the House Finch
While walking in the garden one morning this week, I heard the lovely song of the house finch in the trees above. A common bird in the Pacific Northwest, its real beauty is in its song! Sharing for the Weekly Photo… Continue Reading “Unexpected Beauty: The Song of the House Finch”
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The Ducklings of Clark Lake
Last week we thought we’d walk someplace new and discovered Clark Lake Park a short drive from our house. Though it’s a small park, what it lacks in size and services it makes up for in tranquility and diversity, with 126 acres of meadows,… Continue Reading “The Ducklings of Clark Lake”
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Another One of my Favorite Trees: the Madrona
I recently shared a few of my favorite trees (here if you missed it) but didn’t have room to include them all. So this post is dedicated to another beauty – the Pacific Madrona – or Madrone if you prefer. A native of the… Continue Reading “Another One of my Favorite Trees: the Madrona”
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Raindrop Jewels
We’re cold and rainy for a few days here in the Pacific Northwest so I curbed my plans for today’s outdoor activities. Even so, I found the raindrops on our maple tree to be exquisite and wanted to share them with you. ~ Susanne
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