Tag Archives: wildlife

The Backyard Visitor

We meet every fall, but I am always surprised when we meet.  This time of year, I know to look around before I decide to catch some Vitamin D and do some yard work.

I know it.  But I don’t always do it.

On this day, I had finished taking photos of a sewing project, and thought that I might as well do a little yard work while I was outside anyway.

That’s when I noticed her.

Brown Bear

I keep a cautious eye, but I’m not worried.  We’ve met before.  But this time, I have my camera handy.

What is she interested in?

Brown Bear

The pears aren’t ripe yet, but she likes them just the way they are.

Brown Bear

Brown Bear

Western Flycatchers Fly

The little Flycatcher Family has grown up!  The fledglings are gone, and the nest is empty.

I feel a bit lonely now, but I wish them all the best.

*Click on the photos for a larger view, and to see the date the photo was taken. 

 
Fledgling Western Flycatchers 07-30-2013

And then there were two.

Fledgling Western Flycatchers 07-31-2013
 
Fledgling Western Flycatcher 07-31-2013
 
Fledgling Western Flycatcher 07-31-2013

Getting ready to join the sibling in the oak tree.

Fledgling Western Flycatchers 07-31-2013

Thank you to the Lord, and to Mr. and Mrs. Flycatcher, for allowing me to enjoy the family, and to share the photos with others so that they can enjoy as well.

Adult Western Flycatcher 07-30-2013
 

What a privilege I’ve had!

To see the Mama and her eggs, click here.

To see the newborns, click here.

To see updates on the babies, click here and here.

Western Flycatcher Progress

The baby Western Flycatchers are almost ready to try out their wings!

*Click on the photos for a larger view, and to see the date the photo was taken. All of the photos were taken between July 25 and July 29.  

Baby Western Flycatchers 07-24-2013

Baby Western Flycatchers 07-24-2013

Baby Western Flycatchers 07-25-2013

Baby Western Flycatchers 07-28-2013

Baby Western Flycatchers 07-28-2013

Baby Western Flycatchers 07-28-2013

Baby Western Flycatchers 07-29-2013

Beautiful wings!  Almost ready to fly!

Baby Western Flycatchers 07-29-2013

To see the Mama and her eggs, click here.

To see the newborns, click here.

To see last week’s update, click here.