A few beetles

A few beetles

ByMary

We had company today! My nephews were here and we had a grand time. We looked at bugs, fossils (Devil’s Toenails), and snake vertebras. Of course they took some home. Well, not the bugs. Keep looking!

Barn Swallows

Barn Swallows

ByMary

This morning one of the babies was on the concrete under the casaport. I watched the parents pay close attention to it and its siblings. I tried to put it back in the nest with its siblings, but it did not work out. I had expected them to just hunker down. They did not and…

Nestlings

Nestlings

ByMary

It has been a long time since we had Barn Swallows nesting here. The parents built their nest over last year’s Phoebe nest. Nestlings were starting to peek over the edge too. We were so pleased that they decided to come this year! Keep looking!

The Bs

The Bs

ByMary

Today it is all about the “B”s! Birds, bugs and The Betrothed. I believe summer is here with all its mosquitoes! Keep looking!

I finally found one!

I finally found one!

ByMary

What did I find you are asking. I have been hoping to find a nest of a Dickcissel for years and yesterday was my day! I had hope to see their blue eggs, but finding the nestlings is pretty neato too! Gracie and I were starting out on the afternoon walk when I heard the…