Tag Archives: Fence

Bunny Escape Route

Posted on October 31, 2018 by judilyn

  The bunnies (mostly cottontails) hop in and out of our yard, taking shelter under our workshop or under the house via a tiny opening around the air conditioner compressor.  We’re pretty sure that a squirrel that has been around … Continue reading →

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Three To Go

Posted on May 26, 2017 by judilyn

  Here they are as newborns (above).  There are three tiny babies in there – seems like only yesterday ! And here they are a few days ago (below). TODAY!  The largest one is out of the nest and having … Continue reading →

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Fading Rose

Posted on August 7, 2015 by judilyn

   Every day we walked by this rosebush, but the wind was always blowing just enough to jiggle the lovely blossoms.   I couldn’t help myself – I just had to have a portrait! With the help of Mobile Monet, … Continue reading →

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What is a Fence For?

Posted on January 23, 2014 by judilyn

Clearly these three stalks are not concerned with encroachment! Maybe they just want a better view. ;->

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Six “Morning” Doves

Posted on December 24, 2013 by judilyn

We noticed that there was a dearth of birds this morning, and then I looked at the thermometer . . . just under forty degrees. I guess the birds don’t come out until the temperature is a bit higher. Sure … Continue reading →

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Now What?

Posted on October 17, 2013 by judilyn

I saw the hawk and started snapping his portrait, but wondered what he was looking at so intently. Swung the camera over to the right a bit, and there was our furry friend, looking just a mite on the frightened … Continue reading →

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Bachelor Bob by the Morning Glory

Posted on October 2, 2013 by judilyn

Bachelor Bob has a happy smile today. His constant calling has paid off. He is set to meet a mate. “I’ll be the one by the morning glory”, he said on Facebook. Click once for a closer view of his … Continue reading →

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Bachelor Bob

Posted on September 12, 2013 by judilyn

Click, click . . . My camera was whirling like a dervish this morning. Until I can get them all sorted, here is one that I like. Please meet Bachelor Bob. We call him that because he sits on a … Continue reading →

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He Loves to Taunt Me, That Rascally Roadrunner

Posted on September 6, 2013 by judilyn

He knows I am here; I’m sure of it. He makes his clattering noise and jumps up onto the top rail of the fence, almost close enough to the birdhouse, for his nearly-daily visit. Fortunately for me, I had my … Continue reading →

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Roadrunner Egg, with Larvae

Posted on September 1, 2013 by judilyn

The two roadrunner eggs sat in the nest, totally unattended, for a couple of months, so we knew they weren’t viable. The other day one of them was on the ground and broken open. We don’t know if the newly-acquired … Continue reading →

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Roadrunner Contemplates a New Home

Posted on July 8, 2013 by judilyn

Each picture should get bigger if you click on it. Mmmmmm – an empty hornets’ nest – my favorite! I’ll need a place to store it. I’ll sneak up to see if anyone is home. Knock, knock – is anyone … Continue reading →

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