Can anyone help me identify this beautiful little hawk? I was busy adjusting my camera’s manual settings when suddenly every bird in my yard bolted at once. I knew there was a hawk somewhere but my camera’s settings were a mess. Somehow I managed to adjust the camera and get this shot before he flew away. I can’t tell … [Read more…]
I was so excited last night to finally get a glimpse of the baby red-bellied woodpeckers. Now that they are bigger they are sticking their heads out of the nest while waiting for mom and dad to return with their meal. I missed a great shot when dad returned with a giant spider. Junior jumped … [Read more…]
Today I spent the morning in my treehouse catching up on a little work on my laptop. I decided to run into the house for a few minutes and make myself a glass of ice tea and an early lunch. When I climbed back up in to the treehouse about a half an hour later, this is what I … [Read more…]
While I enjoy many of the different plants and flowers in my yard each day, caladiums are by far my favorite. Their heart shaped leaves and coloring remind me of Valentine’s day, Easter and Mother’s day year round. At least here in South Florida I can grow them year round! This year I purchased and … [Read more…]
I ventured outside bright and early this Saturday morning with the camera hoping to get a couple of pictures of the gardens in the morning light. I sat down on the brick pathway to take a picture and this beautiful gulf fritillary butterfly landed next to me. He seemed content to hang out and let … [Read more…]
A few weeks ago my friend AnnMarie and I stopped by Adam and Eve Salvage in West Palm Beach days before they closed their doors forever. We were greeted with these amazing words that any thrifty, bargain hunting, creative upcycler longs to hear, “All doors are free”. With high school girl giddiness we quickly made our way to the barn … [Read more…]
We received our sign this week from the National Wildlife Federation and are now certified as a wildlife backyard habitat. To be certified by the NWF you must provide food, water, cover and a place for wildlife to raise their young. – We’ve got that covered! Our next step is to be certified a Florida Friendly … [Read more…]
I spent some time on Mother’s Day in my treehouse watching the new red-bellied woodpecker family overhead. Mom and dad dutifully flew back and forth taking turns entering the nest to feed their chirruping babies. I thought it was interesting that mom kept coming back with small insects and dad kept returning with what looks like berries. Hmm… whose … [Read more…]
A lot of moms look forward to breakfast in bed and being pampered on Mother’s Day. – Not this mom. I was up and working in my gardens by 7 a.m. My wonderful husband and youngest daughter kept me fed and hydrated through out the day. My husband pitched in with the yard work and even … [Read more…]
No pictures to share of the baby red bellied woodpeckers yet, but I could hear their little peeps from my treehouse yesterday afternoon. The babies won’t leave the nest until they are around 25 to 27 days old and hopefully they won’t be camera shy! Dad was keeping a watchful eye on me yesterday and making sure all was … [Read more…]