Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Winter is around the corner



This is the time of year that I like think about our feathered friends. With so many birds that stay around during the winter months it is important to feed these little guys. I make sure to provide plenty of water and suet. The bushtits and flickers really love it. At any given time I can see at least ten of these cute little round guys hanging on my suet feeder. I have left out a fuschia basket that they like to hop around as well.
I am not usually thrilled about fall. I think it is the anticipation of the dark cold months. This fall however has been particularly beautiful. The berries on the bushes have been extra red. The leaves on the trees have been brilliant. Can you believe I just harvested the very last of our raspberries? Just enough to put on top of some granola. The seasons seem to be changing in ways that I can't explain. But is makes every year a little bit of an adventure.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Cute in an awkward way



I thought I had better post some pictures of the chickies. It has been too long and they have grown too much. I am so behind that I neglected to post a picture of Buttons the youngest chick. She was born the day after Dottie. I have posted some pictures of her as a baby baby and some of all of them today. Enjoy