Teeny

As ever, the tiny feet just kill me. And the tiny feathers around the eye, and the tiny wings, and and and...

Great (Egrets)

Some lovely Great Egrets from our recent trip to the Salton Sea...

Fuzzy

 

Never Gets Old

...that feeling of having a bag full o' books from the library. It thrilled me when I was a kid and it still thrills me now.

(My cute bag says,"Read a Book, Save the World, Take a Nap.")

Artsy

This is kind of a weird photo, but I like it!

Tallulah Mae en repose

 

(No inspiration today, so here's a photo of Miss Mae, in her favorite chair.)

Welcome Back

...to the Townsend's warblers, who are migratory. So pretty!

The Road

 ...our favorite kind: two lanes and deserted.

Young and Spicy

This is an immature spice finch, also known as a nutmeg mannikin, also known as a scaly-breasted munia (why so many names?). Such a cute little bird...

White Crowns

White-crowned sparrows in the fountain...the last photo is an immature bird.

Moon/Tree

Random Heart: Soap Suds Edition

 

Bee Line

First Bird of 2026

Supposedly, the first bird you see in the new year sets the tone for the year to come. I saw a hummingbird (not this particular one, but one on the feeder--very rainy day today). 

 Key Meanings of a New Year Hummingbird:

Hope & Renewal: Hummingbirds embody the spirit of new beginnings, bringing promise and a fresh start.

• Joy & Resilience: Their quick, energetic flight signifies bouncing back from tough times and finding delight in life.
• Good Fortune: Many cultures, including Native American traditions, view them as lucky messengers of good fortune and positive intent.
• Healing & Love: They can symbolize healing energy, bringing messages of love and bringing peace after difficulty.
• High Vibrations: Their rapid movement is seen as high kinetic energy, suggesting a year of operating at a higher frequency and achieving big dreams. 

I could certainly use some healing and good fortune in the new year!

Happy New Year 2026

 

May the bluebird of happiness bring you all good things in the coming year.