Somethings Blue

Pacific Ocean near Big Sur

A Western Scrub Jay, in California

Pal Payasam -followed the step by step guide from Manisha!

Stellar's Jay

See, here's the thing about birds. They simply love me. I have to just look at them and they join me for lunch!

Goldfinches

I found these two American Goldfinches in the tree outside the house. They were there for a long time preening and taking a break.

Nature Walk

It rained most of the weekend and took away any chance of us enjoying our usual Saturday morning hike. Instead of being cooped up in the house, we decided to throw on our raincoats and head out for an easy urban walk. We decided to walk in a nearby trail, which runs alongside a creek, not very far from our house. By the time we reached the place, the rain had reduced to a slight drizzle, the sun had decided to peek out and check on things.


The rain had given the trees and plants a fresh washed look and everything was such a vibrant green. We soon realized that the area around the trail was teeming with life. Birds chirped in the trees, squirrels were bustling around looking for food, turtles were out on the logs, colorful bugs were everywhere and there were plenty of wildflowers.

Needless to say, my husband and I went crazy with the camera! The pictures here are all taken by me with my camera.

A bug on a buttercup

Mallard in the swamp looking for fish? worms?

Another bug on grass

A Honeysuckle bloom and bud

Carolina Cranesbill

Ladybug

Dandelion with insects

Wild Strawberry
Fleabane

Wild Roses

Not sure about the name of this bird

Update: after checking my field guide, I've come to the conclusion that this is a Wren. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Backyard Birds

Some pictures of birds that visit my feeder regularly. All photos taken through the glass of the window in the living room, after a round of window cleaning!

Female Cardinal

Mourning Dove

Baby House Finch

Male House Finch

Female House Finch

There are many other birds that come, but I have not been very successful in capturing them on camera. Plus the windows are usually dusty from the outside, which results in unclear pictures!

Eastern Towhee

Eastern Bluebird

Bluebird under a blue sky!

Mockingbird

Bossy bird famed for its beautiful voice.

American Robin

Familiar sight in my neighborhood!

Mr. Cardinal

Flash of color on a cold winter morning.