Thursday, May 22, 2014

A New Bunny A New Bird

Just yesterday I said I was stitching a robin, and here I am stitching a hare!

Tom-Cat say, "Birds...bunnies...they're equally interesting!"

I wonder what Tom-Cat would think of a Western Pond Turtle?
There was one sunning on a log in the Quarry Pond. 

I also was able to sneak up on this bad boy at the edge of the pond.

Overhead nine Turkey Vultures circled and soared.

It was a good bird day with Scrub Jays...

and Song Sparrows...

and Mourning Doves...

and Anna's Hummingbirds...

and Black-Headed Grosbeaks..

and Lesser Goldfinches...

and American Goldfinches...

and California Quail.

It's tough to top the feather pattern of a quail.

But the Big Bird New for today...
A New Bird! 

I caught a glimpse of this bird on the ground while I was in the car.  When I took a walk later in the day, its song caught my attention. I searched among the oak leaves and finally located this small bright yellow Wilson's Warbler.  There are oodles of different kinds of Warblers in the USA.  I don't know much about them, other than they are currently migrating northward to their breeding and nesting sites. Here's a map from Ebird that shows the range of the Wilson's Warbler for the month of May. Pretty cool. I wonder if it will nest here?   

One year ago today we explored the Clerkenwell area of London.

8 comments:

Giovanna said...

Pretty colours for the sampler. That toad you caught is spectacular!

Jennifer said...

I was going to guess Warbler as soon as I saw the photo, I swear, I didn't scroll down to see what you wrote. Haven't seen one here (of our Eastern variety) but hope to some day.

cucki said...

Beautiful sampler
Hugs x

Margaret said...

I love this piece you are stitching. Love the colors and how your colors match your scissors too! Such birds! Wow! Lovely! Love the frog and turtle too!

Barb said...

I especially like the frog/toad! As usual, the birds are wonderful. We have spotted two eagles this week. Of course, no camera with us!

Sally said...

Lovely start on your hare sampler.

Wondeful wildlife photos.

Chris said...

Love your new start. What a wonderful day out, gorgeous pics. Yea for a new bird!!

Maggee said...

You should whip that up in a day! I have it SOMEwhere in my stash I am sure! Great visit with the critters! Hugs!