I’m wondering how many more chances I will have to take this little guy’s picture this year? He and his female companion should be headed back north anytime now. I was hoping to get a picture a little more in focus, but I’ve learned to keep my distance. They aren’t very trusting of humans, especially ones with … [Read more…]
This afternoon as I sat in my treehouse enjoying a glass of merlot I heard someone knocking. Well, since the treehouse doesn’t have a door and I hadn’t finished my first glass of merlot yet, I started looking for a woodpecker. Meet the new resident in my treehouse. A very cute red bellied male woodpecker. He appears to have been very busy … [Read more…]
This is the beautiful Atala Butterfly and one of the first pictues I took last year with my new Canon T3i. This pictures isn’t too bad for a beginner’s shot. The atala butterfly is endangered and not that long ago was actually believed to be extinct. It can thank its comeback on the conservation and restoration of Florida native plants. … [Read more…]
My daughter Lindy planted this medicinal Aloe Vera in our garden last year. She has since grown up, moved out of state and is an apprentice on an organic farm. I wanted to take a picture of her aloe for her since it was blooming. I liked the picture so much I thought I would … [Read more…]
The beautiful Mexican Flame Vine is a great butterfly attracting plant. This one creeped over from my neighbor’s yard, but we don’t mind at all. I have a few pieces rooting in water and will be planting them to grow on the new arbor along with a passion flower vine and a corky stemmed passion … [Read more…]
The Spot Breasted Oriole is one of my favorite visitors in our yard and garden. This one stopped by the treehouse to see what we were up to. Our garden is full of butterfly and hummingbird attracting plants so we are a natural magnet for the berry and nectar loving tropical Spot Breasted Oriole. A … [Read more…]
Everyone should have a Zen place, and I would like to welcome you to mine. Sit back and imagine the sun slowly rising as you sip your coffee and listen to the birds as they begin to stir. They will soon begin visiting the bird feeders you have filled for them. The rays of light … [Read more…]
A few weeks ago my husband and I purchased a couple of Florida native Yellowtop plants to add to our butterfly garden. Before we even had a chance to remove the plants from their pots this beautiful Cassius Blue butterfly decided to investigate. I have a large section of this tiny little butterfly’s host plant, … [Read more…]