travels, reflections, poems….
The Holler has the best neighbors. (click/tap to enlarge) Check out the marvelous modeling mama, grosbeak! She is photogenic from every angle, and loves having her picture taken. She is a very friendly neighbor. The orioles, and acorn woodpeckers add a splash of color to the scene. Cheers to you from our Holler neighbors~
Neighbors~ —
Lappet-faced Vultures, Botswana, Africa Turkey Vulture, CA We were driving on a California country road this week surrounded by sweetly fragrant ceanothus wildflowers, when we came upon two lethargic turkey vultures standing in the road. Turns out they were doing us a big favor. Because they were not moving for us, we slowly drove toward […]
Vultures are Cool — Jet Eliot
Close up wonder of a hummer’s tail. Hummers can hover and fly backwards. Their tongue is longer than their body and rolls up when not in use! They can flash their colors at will. Hummers are joy in the garden! The world’s smallest bird, is quite brave, and not afraid of humans. Cheers to you […]
Fanfare~ —
Meet mommy grosbeak. She is not as flashy, as her hubby. But she has a subtle, more delicate beauty. Here is her dashing (hungry) Romeo. You have to admit he is, quite the looker. He is shy, hesitant around humans, smart birdie. Cheers to you from the happy Holler honeys~
Mr. & Mrs. Grosbeak~ —
Meet the Lazuli Bunting! He’s the new bird, on the block! I had never heard of a Lazuli Bunting, until this guy showed at one of The Holler feeders. Now he is a Holler local. Happy Easter to you from the beauteous blue bunting~
Holler Newbie~ —
are back, at The Holler! The golden girls are too. This guy is a Bullocks Oriole. All the rest are Hooded Orioles. They are amazingly fun birds to have around, because they have such comical personalities. They head-bob, bicker, play and people watch. Cheers to you from the handsome Holler orioles~
The Golden Boys~ —
Magdalena, Colombia
Bird of the Day: Pied Water-tyrant — Organikos
Flamingos? Apparently. Because here they are! Hanging out with their very outgoing chicks. There were Australian swans, snoozing with Canadian Geese. in ponds, in Nevada and California. Cheers to you from the happy birdies~
Southwest Desert~ —
Carara National Park, Costa Rica
Bird of the Day: Yellow-crowned Euphonia — Organikos