browsing

By neighdoctor June 16, 2015 browsing

quiet moment of browsing in the cool early morning

territory singing

By neighdoctor June 15, 2015 territory singing

even in the heat of the early morning
this male orchard oriole dashed about
from the very top of the highest pine tree
to the point of a small sycamore
to the shadows of the oaks
singing his song of territory

well named

By neighdoctor June 15, 2015 well named

This is an American Snout butterfly.
It has a very descriptive name.
I had a grand time as he explored first my camera
and then my hand – “tasting” the sweat there.
there is a short video of the interaction at http://youtu.be/6FLyHy24XC0

eagle family report: dreaming state

By neighdoctor June 14, 2015 eagle family report: dreaming state

Kate and Petruchio are no longer bringing fish to the nest.
Wynd and Ice have other things to learn.
The nest is empty for now.
I have photographed the nest in a dreaming state.
Come this December I will again regularly visit the nest –
as it awakens and receives preparations for another clutch of eggs.