Or something...
I tried to get something posted on December 31, the "just because" was because it was the end of the year. Honestly, there was simply too much stuff going on and I wasn't especially excited about walks or pictures taken during walks. I have, however, walked most days and on weekend walks I took some pictures so, here we go.
But first: The most important, super, excellent event for the new year. Docken retrieved her lost kitty, Clark, in the late evening on January 1. Happy New Year! Clark was lost, to no fault on Docken's part, on December 2nd and through a ton of courage, conviction and really hard work Docken got him back.
Back and friends again with his sister from another mother, Annie.
Now for some pictures. I'll admit, I've been having trouble on the photo taking front. Oh! And additional thanks to Docken today for fixing my "camera" issue.
December 30th was a lousy day for taking pictures.
A female Calypte anna hummingbird resting on a Senna bicapsularis shrub.
This could be a Cooper's hawk but I'm pretty sure it's a prairie falcon.
That was it for 12/30/23.
January 6th, 2024.
I was pleased with photos of Psaltriparus minimus birds hurdling through the garden. They are so incredibly animated and tiny too, plus, it gets confusing because they move rapidly form shrub to shrub in flocks of 10-40 birds. My advice is to pick one and stick with it.
This is a Say's phoebe (Sayornis saya). I don't think I've ever seen one before. I commented to Docken that it looked like a black phoebe. different coloration and slightly larger.
And that was all I got on 010624.
January 7th, 2024.
One of those walks I just wanted to get some distance in and be done with it.
One of my old donkey friends. I think I first met the donkeys in 2010 or perhaps it was 2011. Donkeys can live up to 40 years.
This is Tony.
And this is Regina.
Red tailed hawk.
I met this raven on the way back to my car. It had three shriveled up olives in its mouth. I know it looks like just two but trust me.
Onto today, January 13, 2024.
Special thanks to Docken again for joining me over the phone and for solving my "camera" issue. Long time, pain in the ass problem and I'm supposed to be the techie dude. Always eliminate the possibilities before you come to conclusions!
I was looking for male Calypte anna hummingbird, Dusty and this female was hanging out in his territory.
There's always a mockingbird.
A red-tailed hawk under difficult lighting conditions.
That was it for today but speaking of cats... Our good buddy feral Stan has been finding his house and heated bed early on winter mornings.
And after many weeks of not hanging out with her dad, Lucy has been especially fond of his lap both day and night.
Prokofiev: Cinderella, Op. 87 - 16. Winter Fairy.
Delightful report ! Maybe Dusty is finally gonna get a girlfriend !
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