Simple Joys

What better way to bring in the new year than with the dear sweet joys of animal love? While family visited from out of town the past several days, one of our adventures took us to Hoofsnhorns Farm Sanctuary. A new and joyful discovery. I did not know such a place existed nearby. Although this…

What a beauty!

This pretty little thing greeted me when I returned from a recent walk. I don’t know where he/she lives, but he/she scurried off shortly after I snapped a couple of photos. I love cats. What a little beauty! πŸ’š β€œWomen and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get…

Phainopepla in Christmas colors

I happened upon this little guy on a walk a few weeks ago. I think the colors tie in nicely to the Christmas theme. May your holidays be filled with love and joy with no room for stress and worry! πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„ Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its strength….

Harris’s Hawk

On my recent visit to our wetlands park, I saw this Harris’s Hawk up in a tree. I was able to get a few photos of him. He was far away, but I cropped the photo below for a closer view. I almost missed him. A reminder to always look up! In October we visited…

Tiny Bird Personality: Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Such a little cutie! Prancing from branch to branch. Full of energy! Makes me wonder what’s got his attention up there. πŸ’›πŸ’šπŸ’›πŸ’šπŸ’›πŸ’šπŸ’› That little bird has chosen his shelter. Above it are the stars and the deep heaven of worlds. Yet he is rocking himself to sleep without caring for tomorrow’s lodging, calmly clinging to…