Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Tag: backyard birding
Taking a Break with the Birds
It’s a beautiful fall day and I’m inside doing paperwork. Time for a break. The birds had the same idea and were everywhere. The Robins were most plentiful. Handsome. Friendly and inquisitive. There for the watering holes. There were other birds too, smaller and… Continue Reading “Taking a Break with the Birds”
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Bird Bonanza in my Backyard
They came in great numbers suddenly, while I watched from my kitchen window. They were mostly there for the water though there was plenty to eat, too. Despite Seattle’s reputation, it’s been a long, dry summer, as usual. The American Robins were most prevalent,… Continue Reading “Bird Bonanza in my Backyard”
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A Visiting Woodpecker – Downy or Hairy?
I heard the loud pounding in the trees above and assumed it was a woodpecker. It took a while to spot him – he wasn’t that big and he’s not a regular in my yard. He moved up and down the trunk of the… Continue Reading “A Visiting Woodpecker – Downy or Hairy?”
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Bird Photo Fun – Looking for Red in Squares
I love the birds that visit my yard, but only a few of them are red. The male House Finch sports a rosy red head to attract his plainer looking lady friend. Here they are on the roof, with background erased for effect. The… Continue Reading “Bird Photo Fun – Looking for Red in Squares”
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Backyard Birding and Crow Youngsters
I sat on the back deck this morning, watching the birds. I usually look for the tiny ones: hummingbirds, chickadees, nuthatches, and finches as they are regulars, and plentiful. But this morning I noticed a couple of crows in the fir trees. They were… Continue Reading “Backyard Birding and Crow Youngsters”
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Busy as the Birds and the Bees in the Spring Garden
Yes I’m busy, but not as busy as the bumblebees on my lavender. These tiny creatures know their job and do it well, playing a crucial role as effective pollinators. The birds are busy too. Chestnut-backed Chickadees are currently nesting in one of our… Continue Reading “Busy as the Birds and the Bees in the Spring Garden”
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Treated to a Rufous, On her way North
Anna’s Hummingbirds visit my feeders year-round, male and female both dark green, the male especially handsome with his ruby red crown. But this weekend, I saw flashes of brown and rust on a first-time, smaller visitor, the Rufous Hummingbird. She was a beauty, though… Continue Reading “Treated to a Rufous, On her way North”
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May Day May Day and all is Well!
I don’t know why May Day is used to sound the alarm when from where I sit, it is a glorious day – soaking my bones in the hot tub, I can see the house finches busily working in their nest across the backyard.… Continue Reading “May Day May Day and all is Well!”
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Happening in the March Garden – Birds and Blooms
Blooms first Not many blooms yet, except for this faithful rhododendron. dappled with raindrops. The azalea is just starting to flower and should be in full bloom in a week or two, attracting pollinators, these pictures from last year. Birds Birds of all sizes… Continue Reading “Happening in the March Garden – Birds and Blooms”
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My Anna’s Hummingbirds
As temperatures continue to plunge, I’m taking extra care to keep the hummingbird feeders thawed out and replenished. That means remembering to bring them in at night and returning them first thing in the morning; otherwise they are frozen solid. My sweet little birds… Continue Reading “My Anna’s Hummingbirds”
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