The last few years, since 2020, we've been really working on our flower beds and adding more things around here for pollinators. For many years, the only plant we had around here was Gramma's Onions. The year before she died, I was visiting my Gramma at her house. She was … [Read more...]
Blue Jays load up on peanuts before the storm
After a week of beautiful sunshine, seasonally warm temperatures and dry skies, things began to turn today. We put the GoPro out for feeder action for just a couple of hours before the storm after filling all the feeders. We have some more footage to put together, but what we … [Read more...]
Spring Sighting – Eastern Towhee
I spotted the towhee out the window, so these aren't the greatest pics, but I love seeing all of our migrators coming back! Starting to feel like spring has really sprung! … [Read more...]
Spring Sighting – Spotted Salamander
Duke had Steve up at 3:30am to go out & he saw this guy on our side porch. He came & got me up because he thought it was the same salamander we rescued last week from the egress. However, it turns out it is our 2nd species of salamander we've seen for 2023. Last week was … [Read more...]
Spring Sighting – First Blooms!
We planted a LOT of flowers & shrubs last year & one new tree. We are starting to see the first signs of life! We have daffodils blooming and tulips sprouting! … [Read more...]
Spring Sighting! Blue Spotted Salamander
Signs of Spring! Steve found a salamander today in the crawlspace egress where it's always shady & cold all day. He was stranded on the rocks, too cold & weak to bury himself. He came & got me to help with the rescue because it brings me so much joy. I moved him to a … [Read more...]