Sunday, March 8, 2026

Sunday's Hummers

 So most of the photos are of the male Anna's


Here he is.


Several times in the past couple of days, my Merlin app has said I have a Rufous Hummingbird, but I've not seen one.


Still, changes are happening.

A female Anna's is gathering nesting material!

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Saturday's Critters

Well... 

I had a few deer.

But was most excited to see this guy.

He's not much bigger than a chipmunk.

Our native Douglas Squirrel.

Size comparison...

...with a Wester Gray Squirrel.
They look monstrously huge in comparison.

There were 2 Grays hanging out too...

...but this little guy did not cede any ground.

Good to see you!

Friday, March 6, 2026

Bigger Guys

Design - "St Patrick's Bird"
Designer - Heart in Hand
Fabric - 32 count Summer Khaki linen
Fibers - GAST & WDW - 2 strands over 2 threads
Started - 14 March 2016
Completed - 23 March
 2016 

 Yep, they are back!


Two Band-tailed Pigeons

I think with the weather domes and no trays, I have foiled them from accessing these feeders.

We shall see.

And this guy flew through.

A Sharp-shinned Hawk

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Little Guys

Design - "Happy St. Patrick's Day"
Designer - Bent Creek
Fabric - 28 count Lambswool linen
Fibers - GAST and WDW - 2 strands over 2 threads
Started - 3 April 2016
Completed - 9 April 2016

A gray day with some bright birds.

The male Lesser Goldfinch is now in his bright breeding colors.

Yellow, yellow, yellow

Still seeing the Ruby-crowned Kinglet

They'll head south in the next few weeks.

Another bright bird, the male House Finch sticks around all year.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Wednesday's Walk

Spring is coming! 

Hazel catkins

Blossoms are unfurling

Love, love, love this dogwood!

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

All Blue

  Design - "St. Patrick's Flip it"

Designer - Lizzie Kate

Fabric - 32 count Summer Khaki Belfast linen
Fibers - GAST - 2 strands over 2 threads
Started - 2 March 2017
Completed - 5 March 2017

All blue today.

Maybe you can't tell here...

 
...but here you certainly can.

Steller's Jay

I had over a dozen birds early in the morning.

There are nine in this photo.

And for good measure, and keeping to the theme, here's a Scrub Jay.