While changing their food I decided to hangout to see if I could get close. Hummingbirds need to eat every 15 minutes, so I thought I could wait em out.
Category Archives: Animals
RIP Minnie Pearl
Sadly tonight Minnie passed away.
La Familia Glamping
Its been a few years (2017) since we did any camping with the family, so we were lucky enough to have Cait make rezzies (in March) at Costanoa KOA. Sadly Cait and family couldn’t make it. Upon arrival we settled in and had a 6:30 appointment for wine tasting followed by a 7:30 dinner rezzie …
Oakland Zoo 2022
We haven’t been there since 2009 so what better time to go than now. The usual obstacles, fences, bad light and sleepy models. Not to mention squirrels & crows that think part of the zoo experience. Map courtesy of the Oakland Zoo.
New Brood 2022
This morning we finally have 8 new duckies. We’ve been waiting all month. Of course as soon as they jumped into the water they were attacked by another Momma. In the end they didn’t make it past the 48 hour mark, which is typical for inexperienced mothers. That’s why we never get too attached.
Empty Nester
The Robin’s nest was found abandoned today. Perhaps it was that squirrel raid that scared her off or the duck nest was getting too much attention.
Duckie Prequel
We have a duck that has decided our backyard is the best place for a nest sight. We are waiting patiently for the hatching ceremony (approx 28 days). Oddly a crow has decided to harass it. She lays on her eggs for days at a time while her mate waits bored out of his mind. …
Scratch that itch
One of the hummers allowed me to get close enough to shoot these.
Rockin Robin
While eating dinner we kept seeing this Robin running back and forth. It turns out she is making a nest in our Bougainvillea plant. I may have to install a Robin Cam. The following morning I spotted this… I suspect the squirrel is using the eggs to make french omelettes.
Lindsay Wildlife Experience
It’s been on my list for quite some time, so I visited. Have I mentioned I hate shooting through glass.