Fireflies, hummingbirds and butterflies
What do fireflies, hummingbirds and butterflies have in common?
He who hesitates
I took a series of shots this afternoon, following a couple of eastern tiger swallowtail butterflies as they fed from the purple coneflower (echinacea purpurea) blooms in our garden today.
Green Thumb Sunday
I discovered the Green Thumb Sunday meme today and thought it sounded fun - plus something even this Gardenwife with her sporadic posting habits should be able to keep up with. I’m out on the patio, close to being carried away by mosquitoes. Before they do so, I’d better post and scurry inside for the night.
Tufted titmice
Titmice are some of our favorite birds. I was delighted when someone at Dave’s Garden linked to the following video of a pair of titmice setting up house and raising a brood. This is delightful stuff!
Buckeye bird report: juncoes
I looked out the window to see a little dark-eyed junco pecking in the grass out in front of our house. I love those little wintertime visitors. It’s another small milestone of the year to see the first one of the season. I wrote this more so I can remember, but other bird enthusiasts might find it of interest.
Well, I’m off to work. Whistling.
Rich Littles of birds
Several times a day, a male catbird serenades us in our yard. His songs are peppered with samples of other birds’ calls and songs, always entertaining. Catbirds are part of the Mimidae family, which includes catbirds, mockingbirds and thrashers. Our couple is shy, so we’re much more likely to hear them than see them when we’re outside.
Our friend Dea alerted me to an amazing David Attenborough video of a lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae) going through its repertoir of songs. The video’s hosted at Google’s video service, but I’ve embedded the content here for your convenience. Take special note of the non-organic environmental sounds it has learned to immitate. All I can say is, I am glad our catbirds don’t immitate car alarms and chainsaws!
Double rainbow
Yesterday, I got to enjoy one of those unique weather perspectives: being right on the line between thunderstorm and sunshine.
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