Category: animals

Plenty of food

This little one had to climb the sunflower stalk to get the treats at the top. The sunflower swayed and trembled, but the snacker was persistent.

More time in the orchard

We transplanted this gooseberry from the back corner of the fruit yard to the orchard. It was neglected back there and getting choked by weeds. The owners before us planted it. I knew nothing...

Blueberry season

We are picking some blueberries every day. And there are always more out there. An abundance of blue. I’m encountering so many orb weavers. I remember seeing one or two large ones every summer,...

Summer

On today’s walk. A real feeling of June and solstice, with the blooming beach roses and the morning fogs. Looking at this photo later, I can conjure up the scent of the roses and...

Wild

This encounter yesterday. A pair! They came in together behind the orchard. Then separated. We watched one stroll around for awhile. Broke into the garden by jumping through the slats in the gate. Patrolled...

Last bloomers

It’s an absolutely beautiful October day. I decided to photograph the last flowers blooming in the yard. A lot of insects got into the photo shoot.