Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Tag: nature photography
Charmed by a Red-Breasted Nuthatch
Yesterday I watched a Red-Breasted Nuthatch in my backyard and was completely charmed. I was sitting on my deck when I heard his call and saw him swoop into my yard. He landed on a branch overhead and began to hunt in earnest. After… Continue Reading “Charmed by a Red-Breasted Nuthatch”
Flowers in Yellow and Ochre and Saffron, at Hovander Park
Last week we got away for a much needed respite to Bellingham and beyond, and enjoyed a day at Hovander Park in Ferndale. I’d always wanted to see it, and it so happened there was a Senior Fair in the park, so we went.… Continue Reading “Flowers in Yellow and Ochre and Saffron, at Hovander Park”
What a Treat! Pileated Woodpeckers in my Backyard
Some of my favorite visitors stopped by over the weekend for a drink and a bite to eat. Yay! I was standing in the kitchen looking out the window and saw two of them in the backyard and ran for my camera; they obliged… Continue Reading “What a Treat! Pileated Woodpeckers in my Backyard”
Turtles with Attitude, Not to Mention Claws
While walking at Coulon Park today, I paused to watch the turtles, perhaps they watched me too. And though I’ve stopped many, many times before, I never saw their claws so clearly, in fact, I didn’t know they had them. But there you go.… Continue Reading “Turtles with Attitude, Not to Mention Claws”
Looking for Red, White, and Blue midst the Gold
I went walking at Soos Creek Botanical Garden yesterday and found a lot of gold, especially in the Carlmas Long Border. But I was looking for red, white, and blue and found it scattered about in the form of brilliant red roses, white hydrangeas,… Continue Reading “Looking for Red, White, and Blue midst the Gold”
Great Blue Herons and Bald Eagles – at Coulon Park
I was thrilled to find a bonanza of big birds on my walk at Coulon Park this week! I saw three Great Blue Herons, standing tall, patient and stoic. And the skies were filled with Bald Eagles! I counted six over head at one… Continue Reading “Great Blue Herons and Bald Eagles – at Coulon Park”
Beautiful Foxglove but Handle with Care
I love seeing Foxglove growing wild on country roads and I often stop by for a photo. Today, I went looking for some around town and found them near a transmission station where land had been recently cleared. They seem to spring up where… Continue Reading “Beautiful Foxglove but Handle with Care”
What If Diamonds Grew on Trees?
Maybe they do! Sharing with #SundayStills, Sparkling Diamonds ~ Susanne
Cheerful Nature Shots
It’s cold and rainy here in the Great Northwest so I thought I’d cheer us up with some nature shots. How about a doggie enjoying sunset at Cannon Beach. Not mine, but wouldn’t it be nice? Here’s a chubby Robin looking quite dapper! This… Continue Reading “Cheerful Nature Shots”
Celebrating #Tulips at Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival
Is there anything more wonderful than walking among fields of tulips? We did that yesterday at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Woodburn, Oregon. It was marvelous. And just in case you didn’t get the message – Sharing one of my favorite places with… Continue Reading “Celebrating #Tulips at Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival”
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