The acorn-producing cycle begins! Hoping for LOTS of food for the Wild Things in the fall.

Spring is here!

Out with the flock on a SNOW day!

Just hanging out in Lake Hemet. LOVE the bird walks there! Thanks, Robin Roberts, for guiding us through a magical morning!

Late bloomer on Devils Slide trail

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