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Spring 2022 – Backyard updates

May 1, 2022 Elizabeth

We holed up this winter and I never really put the cameras out. We were birdfeeding and watching and counting all winter, but we had a lot going on and I just didn't have the desire to document things here. But, seasons change and spring is back and the winter doldrums are … [Read more...]

BirdWatching, Dogs, Lizards Turtles and More, Spring

Move for Peace – September Challenge

September 4, 2021 Elizabeth

I've been a supporter of the non-profit organization Preemptive Love Coalition for a number of years. I appreciate the work they do with refugees in Syria and Iraq. I valued the work they were a part of repairing hearts of children in these war torn countries. I also feel that … [Read more...]

Blogging, Dogs, Events #MoveForPeace, Team Tilda

A Monarch Story

August 26, 2021 Elizabeth

I've gone remiss from blogging again! I haven't been putting out the bird cams and have had a pretty busy summer. I originally shared these stories and photos on my Facebook page and in text messages with my mom over a number of days/posts/comments and I wanted to consolidate and … [Read more...]

Insects, Landscaping, Monarchs, Summer

Tilda – Health Update – Canine Primary Parathyroid Hyperplasia

July 3, 2021 Elizabeth

If you want to read the first half of Tilda's story, her diagnosis with primary hyperparathyroidism, you can read those details about our initial reasons to go to the doctor and how we got diagnosed. Read Part 1 Well, our surgery date with Dr. Degner at the Animal Surgical … [Read more...]

Barn Hunt, Dogs Barn Hunt, Team Tilda, Tilda

Red Winged Blackbird washes a peanut!

June 12, 2021 Elizabeth

Check this out! This Red Winged Blackbird brings a peanut to the bird bath and appears to wash it. It looks like it had one of those skins on it and he wanted to remove it! Never saw this before. … [Read more...]

BirdWatching Bird Bath, Red Winged Blackbird

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