A Return to Nature

I've been posting exclusively about cross stitch and gardening the past few days.  It's time to take a look at the Critters who've been around this week.

First off, especially for Ann at Beadlework, here's a male Flicker working at my suet feeder. 

I've seen as many as three Gray Squirrels eating sunflower seeds.

Finally I'm able to share some Hummingbird photos too.

They love the blossoms on this Aloe plant.

But they dart about so quickly, I've had a difficult time getting off a shot.

I'm still seeing up to five pairs of California Quail...

...and up to four Evening Grosbeak guys.  Never more than two gals though...

Despite two "near death incidents" this week (Bad Tom-Cat!), the chipmunks continue to come up on the Back Porch and hide out in our small wood crib. 

The male Gold Finches vary in the amount yellow they have.  This guy needs to work harder on his plumage... 

...this is what he is striving for!