
We get a visit from the local ibis that have found a number of reasons to rid our yard of things only they can see.
More power to them and bon appetit.

We get a visit from the local ibis that have found a number of reasons to rid our yard of things only they can see.
More power to them and bon appetit.

The air was filled with the whirring sounds of little dragonfly wings. This only served to let me know that there were a lot of mosquitoes lurking about if this many dragonflies were busy trying to find them.

He thinks he is invisible because he blends in with the tree. I see you trying to swipe the bird seed from the bird feeder.
This guy hangs around outside the bay window trying to get our attention and aggravate the dog.

Happy birthday Harry who turns one this month. Stalking me with toys stuffed in his mouth.

It’s been one year since the new Cyprus tree was planted by my family. It has grown and flourished along with the park-like back yard.

One more from the air show. This warbird was doing all types of aerobatics to show off its ability to maneuver.

We hopped over to a local air show and were treated to the first glimpse of the new Lockheed Martin F-35a. These two were doing flyovers and maneuvers while we all ooed and ahhed.

Oh hail! It is not very often that we get a lot of hail. This spring storm dumped quite a bit on us and managed to pile up along the bottom of our bamboo. It was gone as quickly as it showed up.

We took a quick jaunt across the state a few days ago, and when we got there, we were treated to the mating dance of the male sandhill crane.
He was quite proud of his plumage, and she was so disinterested in his antics. It was great to see him this close.

When you live somewhere that sees so few season changes, you grab a hold of anything that reminds you of the passage of time.
It is always a treat to see a brilliant red and orange maple losing its leaves for the winter. This tree is in bright display.