Our Neighbors' Trees

 

The bluebird's house is abandoned, the woodpile is growing and the leaves are turning......fall is Here!

Autumnal Equinox: First Day of Fall Greeted by Full Moon

Our Harvest Moon.....taken from our front porch, Sept. 22, 2010

My Morning Glories Facebook Page

See some of my latest doll creations here.....

Blue Jay in creek at Camp Connell....

........near Big Trees State Park, above Arnold, CA. He was enjoying his bath, splashing in the cool water. The green color is a reflection of the greenery nearby.

We have baby quail!

Two (or three) are huddled near their parents by the berry vines out back.

It's a Brand New Day!

Happy 4th of July!

Long may she wave -

 Our visitor this morning......

Fresh plums picked this morning.....still lots more on the tree - hopefull, Miss
Doe will leave them for us and stick to eating the tree leaves!

Happy Birthday, America!

My May Day Flowers

......all blooming on our front berm.....

Country drive....

....for a wildflower and critter shoot. Beautiful day today and lots of animals, birds and baby colts out. They are all nesting or taking care of their babies.....it is Spring!

 

 California Poppies

  

Fiddlenecks

 

Unknown blue flowers

 

Unknown orange flowers

  

Vetch

 

Lupine

  

Wild Mustard

Surprise Flowers

These snapdragons just awoke from a long winter's sleep.......

Springtime in the California foothills

This little colt was enjoying the nice weather and all the wildflowers.

Happy Easter, Everyone!

May your day be filled with family & friends, good food & fellowship, and Blessings from the Lord!

 

 

Wildflowers and Wild Turkeys!

The hillsides are lush and green and make a wonderful backdrop for the flowers and the critters. Now, where DO those turkeys hide out in the winter? They are out and about now, so I caught some with my camera today.

 

Below is purple lupine along the side of the road......

Birthdays!

Today we celebrated my husband's and also the town of Columbia, CA's birthdays. Columbia is 160 years old today, established just as the Gold Rush was beginning in 1850. Columbia is now a State Park - just search it or follow this link - http://www.columbiacalifornia.com/
It is a great place to visit with lots of history and is a real gold rush town. A lot of movies and TV shows have used it for filming, including High Noon with Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly.

Here is birthday cake being given out to one and all........

Flowers from our front porch.......

 

Orchids

 

 

Freesia

  

Verbena

Missed Opportunities

While trying to always be ready for that 'special' shot, I missed two the other day. The first was of a bald eagle chasing an osprey (fish eagle) carrying a fish that it just picked up from the lake. The larger bald eagle made the osprey drop its catch and then swooped down to get it as it landed on the water.
What a site that was, and one rarely seen here on our lake. And of course, I was not camera-ready.
The second missed shot was of a flock of ten or more wild turkeys that flew across the road right in front of our car on the way back home - that's twice in one day! I had just put my camera away, thinking we were almost home and wouldn't need it anymore. I think I will always have my camera on my lap from now on, and I will be ready next time!

Here is a shot that didn't get away....... 

It is so nice when they stand still and pose for you. 

Views from Hwy 46

Wildflowers on the Coastal Hills near Paso Robles, CA - Photos taken on Monday, March 15, 2010.

 

Wild Mustard and other Wildflowers growing near James Dean accident site at junction of Hwys 46 and 41, near Chalome, CA