This morning I ran across a flowering bush with several of these beautiful creatures enjoying the blooms. Apparently their sting can be extremely painful for a short period of time, but it is not dangerous to humans (very dangerous to the other creatures they prey on, such as tarantulas!) However, they are not easily provoked…
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Finches Gone Wild
Yesterday on my walk I discovered where the finches go when they aren’t partying at my backyard feeder! There were dozens of beautiful finches enjoying the seeds from all the wild flowers that have been growing in a nearby wash. They were challenging to capture because my camera wanted to focus on the surrounding flowers…
Have you ever been called a rat?
A few rat facts from Petco.com: Rats are highly intelligent, affectionate and loving mammals. They are very loyal. Rats are extremely clean pets. With proper socialization, rats are one of the most social and trainable companion animals. Rats can swim. Ancient Romans considered rats to be a sign of good luck. The average size of…
Tuesday Photo Challenge – Animals …on the beach
I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to participate in this week’s Tuesday Photo Challenge. However, I might call mine Beach Animals 🙂 These photos were taken along Highway 1, on one of our road trips, soon after my husband’s retirement. Our first included two weeks, visiting family and friends, and enjoying the beach along the…
Happy Easter! ✝
May you enjoy the true spirit of Easter with someone you love. May you feel the hope in your heart and know that God is doing something great and wonderful. ✝✝✝✝✝✝ Matthew 28:5-6 Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here, for he…