A Bit of Yellow

Design - "March Stamp" F36

Designer - Lizzie Kate

Fabric - 28 count Light Mocha Cashel

Fibers - WDW & DMC - 2 strands over 2 threads

Started - 18 March 2018

Completed - 11 April 2018

This stitch has a bit of yellow and so do these birds.

I now have a couple of Pine Siskins coming to the feeder.

See the yellow on the wing and tail feathers.

They're a big fan of sunflower seeds.

There were several more Siskins waiting in the bushes.

The Golden-crowned Sparrow has a bit of yellow atop his head.

The most colorful yellow bird is a male Lesser Goldfinch.

Wednesday's Walk

I am fortunate to have room to stroll around my house without social distancing concerms.

Blurry bright red stems of the Osier Dogwood.

Wild Strawberry

Osoberry

Small seasonal creek

Camas

Oregon Grape - this is our state flower.

Bright blue sky and buds on a native Dogwood.

Thrusting out of the ground at full force.

I think this is Meadow Rue.

Interesting assortment of moss and lichens.

Pussy Willows - love them so much!

Hope you enjoyed today's virtual walk.

A Little Luck

Design - "March" (Flip It a Year with Charm)

Designer - Lizzie Kate 

Fabric - 28 count Light Mocha Cashel

Fibers - GAST - 2 strands over 2 threads

Started - 10 April 2016

Completed - 11 April 2016

I don't need a pot of gold, I'd be happy with a little luck right now~

The small flock of Bushtits continue to brighten my day.

This time I managed to get a couple of nice close ups.

A light-eyed female.

Another shot.

Hanging on.

Three of a kind.

And the Lesser Goldfinches are bright and cheerful little birds too.

Finally, He's Back!

Design - "Plaid Bunny"

Chart - "The Bunny Collection"

Designer - JBW Designs

Fabric - 28 count Antique White Cashel

Floss - DMC

Started - 6 August 2010

Completed - 9 August 2010

Can a cat have a totem bird?

Strangely after not seeing or hearing a Pileated Woodpecker for months, I heard one on Wednesday and Friday last week.

Then on Friday at exactly the time my sister was at the vet with Parvati, look who showed up!

Forever after I will now think about Parvati Patel Hufflepuff when I see a Pileated Woodpecker.

Doing the Mohawk hair thing!

Look how the red glows in the sunlight.

This is an adult male - red all the way to the beak in the front and a red mustache.

He's up in the huge dead old growth Douglas Fir tree that the Ravens and Turkey Vultures like to roost in.

He laughed several times, but did not drumming, preened instead.

You can see another woodpecker has been at work in this tree.  Pileated Woodpecker holes are usually long ovals, so I'm not sure who the hole belongs to.  Anyway I'm glad there are Pileated Woodpeckers in the neighborhood once again.

Sunday's Hummers

First off, thanks so much to everyone who took the time to comment on yesterday's post.  Your kind words were most appreciated.

Now off to the hummers.

Back to the Anna's we go.

Male Anna's

Male Anna's

Male Anna's

Female Anna's

Male Anna's

Female Anna's

Then End of an Era

It is the end of an era in our house. 

In April 2001 a pregnant feral cat, which we then named Cleo, came into our lives. She subsequently delivered 5 kittens on 5/30/2001 and we kept three. Later that summer, Tom, the father of the kittens showed up and we had a Cat Family of 5. Today, almost 19 years later, we had to say good-bye to the final surviving member, Parvati Patel Hufflepuff.

Here's a look back at Miss Patel.

Parvati on the left with her brother Solomon.

The twins.

Padma, on the left, was the first first kitten born. His sister, Parvati, on the right, came next.

Atop the piano.

Hanging out on a chair.

Chill-laxing up on the cat tower.

Hunting.

A close encounter.

Purrfect catitude!

Marching along on business.

I was asleep!

Watchful Huntress.

A cat can nap most anywhere!

 Good-bye dear Parvati, we will miss you without end.