Young Flicker out of the nest and exploring her home on the mountain

Mama Acorn Woodpecker taking a break from feeding the young ones

Baby birds are everywhere! Came home last night to discover this little guy on my deck! (What a blessing!!!!) He stayed there for quite awhile, flapped his wings to strengthen them, then finally took off to master the most dangerous time of his life. I worried when I couldn’t see the doting parents. But I knew that they were nearby, doing their job. And I worried when I thought of the neighborhood cats out for the night. This little guy would be easy prey for them. Then I took a deep breath and remembered that all parents and teenagers have the same challenges. And I wished them all the best as another wild thing grows up on our beautiful mountain.

Out for breakfast with his mate on a sparkly Idy morning

I didn’t think this little tree made it through the winter, but here it is, reaching for the light

The ancient oak is alive with new growth and life-giving pollen. A new crop of acorns is beginning and a bee is enjoying the bounty.

The Nuthatches have chosen a nest in the old oak and are busy courting and setting up the nursery on a beautiful (almost) Spring afternoon

Mama Flicker out with her mate on a snow day

Snow Day

Daffodils emerging!