hummer and redstars

By neighdoctor September 4, 2014 hummer and redstars

dip and sip and oh, yes, these red morning glories (also called redstars) are just the nectar drink for a hot summer morning

two youngsters

By neighdoctor September 4, 2014 two youngsters

That is Cadet upstairs and a young turkey vulture downstairs; they were both born this year. As often happens, I was putting up my camera when I heard Cadet call and turned to see him buzz the vulture! I missed the buzz-by dive with my camera, but did get this fly-by.

hover lesson

By neighdoctor September 3, 2014 hover lesson

Cadet was learning how to control his body for a hover – and he almost stalled out while trying to see where the fish had gone. That is one heck of a twist between wings and body!