Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Through the Window


Saw the first robin of the year today in our yard.



After the snowstorm of yesterday
we had a flurry of birds at the feeders.
Among them was the tufted titmouse.



The nuthatch stopped by...



along with the downy woodpecker.

There were many others including
the cardinals, chickadees, white throated sparrow,
blue jays, doves and red-bellied woodpecker.

I was wondering if our resident little red squirrel
would be able to navigate through the snow
for it was very fluffy and I thought it would sink.
Just as I was thinking that little red appeared in a
hole in the snow!
Was so happy to see him or her.




Saturday, January 16, 2016

Snowing!


Unexpected snow today…was glued to the window
watching the birds and critters.












Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Yellow-rumped Warbler Watercolor

I love the yellow-rumped warbler  and
I am always so delighted when I can see this beautiful, sweet little bird
along the coast.
Inspired to paint it with my new watercolors.


Monday, January 11, 2016

New Watercolors

I am so excited to try out my new watercolors 
that I got for my birthday…
They have a different effect on the paper
than I am used to.
 I love using these colors to
achieve a soft subtle feeling.
Here's Josie in progress.


Wednesday, January 6, 2016

A Gift


On this special day I was so fortunate and delighted to see 
the snowy owl …it was a magical gift.

Thursday, December 31, 2015

New Years Greeting


May the new year be sparkling and filled with
magical moments in nature.

Happy New Year!

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

The Birds and the First Snow

The first snow of the season and some of the birds who
visited our yard...












Sunday, December 27, 2015

A Rainy Day


Spotted a pair of mergansers in the rain….



and along the shore this happy dog was a very good 
frisbee player.

Monday, December 21, 2015

Winter Solstice

Happy Winter Solstice


Our resident little red squirrel enjoying berries



Way up in the crabapple tree a bluebird stopped by...



The cardinals brighten the scene.

What we are missing on this day is snow.
The temperatures are very mild for this time of year.

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

A Favorite Spot



This is a new favorite spot for Josie's naps.