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Wednesday, September 11, 2013

California Poppy

from an 18 cent pack of seeds scattered at the back of the flower bed and basically ignored, this dainty flower emerged

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Birdbath fireworks

Love the "shaking off", not sure what kind of bird it was.  If you recognize it - let me know.

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Amanita mushrooms in the woods a visual standout!

This may be Amanita muscaria - a striking beauty on the forest floor we came across, although I'm not up on my mushroom identification - looks poisonous! 

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Robin builds a nest

May 07 2013
This robin is in the process of building a nest above our sun porch. Webcam activated.

Updated photo May 13th - four egg clutch
Updated May 23rd - first egg hatched

May27th
June 02nd
June 04th - I can;t believe how fast they;re growing

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Jack Frost paints giant snowflakes on the truck window

Interesting reflection of the sunrise on the truck window showing off Mr. Jack Frost's artwork

After brushing the snow off the truck this morning I noticed these frosty designs on the window that looked like giant snowflakes and with the sun rising behind me, it created an interesting effect.