The art of bonsai is intensely laborious… But the result can be satisfyingly long-lived. A properly maintained bonsai, just like … More
Tag: 2018
Happy Halloween from Rosie!
So many subscribers have been been fascinated by Rosie the Friendly Tarantula that I’m posting another shot of her. In … More
Meet Tonto Two-Tuft
This striking young Northern Cardinal… …seems to be keeping company with the lovely Princess Goldie, hiding in the brush as she feeds … More
Who’s the Bird with the Handlebar Mustache?
Meet Inky the Inca Tern! I was delighted to meet Inky, not only for his dashing looks, but because he’s … More
I have a ten foot wingspan, too
You can tell right away that Thomas here isn’t mute. He’s a proud and noble Trumpeter Swan! With a ten … More
Return of the Magical Marsh Dancer
After a long recess in the reeds, our Snowy Egret friends are back… And Stanley here is dancing atop the water … More
Behold the rare Scarlet Seed-Snatcher!
No, you say? He’s really a…what? Purple Finch? Really! But where’s the purple? What was the ornithologist smoking? Nevertheless, here … More
Two Views of the Golden Forest
How dramatically different you can make something look by the simple act of bending your knees! Here’s a tulip bed … More
Yodeling His Love
Here’s a favorite shot from the Canada Goose Mating Dance that I witnessed this spring, published here for the first … More
Blue Jay Playing Coy
Aw, c’mon out from behind, won’t you? No? Okay, suit yourself. Click! Gotcha anyhow. That didn’t hurt, did it? Maybe … More