birds – Reflections Outside My Window

AND JUST LIKE THAT, FEBRUARY ENDS

The rains started February 15th and rained through the 19th. We recorded another 3.25 inches of rain, bringing our rain year total to around 19 inches so far. The weather went from 80 degrees to low 50’s during the day and low 40’s at night. By late Thursday, the storm had moved east but weContinue reading “AND JUST LIKE THAT, FEBRUARY ENDS”

LATE JANUARY

To coin the phrase used with March, January came in like a lion and went out like a lamb. The weather was so glorious mid-January, I had to go for a walk on the beach. The slough at the end of the beach is a great place for seabirds. My friend and I were walkingContinue reading “LATE JANUARY”

JUNE

They say, “Cute as a June bug,” but let me tell you, there is nothing cute about June bugs. They bombard the screen all night and you have to sweep them away in the morning. June is typically the month of fog known as June gloom, following May grey. The fog persists so much thatContinue reading “JUNE”

SPRING FLOWERS

I noticed a hummingbird looking for a place to nest. She was checking out the trees in my front yard which looks especially appealing right now. The Clivias are blooming and one is a slightly lighter orange than I have ever seen. You can see the two shades below. They are putting on such aContinue reading “SPRING FLOWERS”

FEBRUARY RAINS

The rains arrived in February, gently as first and then heavier downpours. In between the two storms we had, the wrens where absolutely singing the loudest songs I have every heard. They seemed filled with joy. My staghorn plant which looked close to death from the hot dry winds we had in November, December, andContinue reading “FEBRUARY RAINS”