Catlynn

Catlynn, 2 days ago to random

I guess we have cicadas too in California, I didn’t even know. But they don’t emerge en mass like a biblical plague and I have to say I’m very glad! I feel like I would be freaked out by that situation. One reason I didn’t care for Texas was all the bugs. The sheer terror of large flying things caught in long hair can not be overstated 😵‍💫

Catlynn, 2 days ago to random

At this time of year the challenge is making sure the babies get enough food without letting the mammas get too much food 😅 but we have to remember that ground squirrels are in the marmot family and their body type is very different from tree squirrels. Having said that, some mammas really need to chill on the walnuts!

Catlynn, 2 days ago to random

What’s up with the baby squirrels? Well first we have this little hell on wheels baby who is a huge spaz zooming around running on top of family members all the time. But in the third picture we have a baby I’m worried about. It lists to the side and tips over frequently. It does not seem sick, maybe some type of neurological issue I have no idea 🥺

A sibling has joined the wild child baby at the food platter, squirrel with little twists in a leap over its siblings back
The corn on the cob has been dragged into a corner by a mamma squirrel and the little squirrel I’m worried about is enjoying some corn. He lists to the left and is just about to tip over but looks well enough otherwise

Catlynn, 4 days ago to random

There’s a strange bloom in the bottle brush tree 🤗

Catlynn, 6 days ago to random

First yard fledgling of the year spotted yesterday and it’s a real cutey 😆 I think I also saw an Oriole fledgling! Not sure tho, will post and see what you guys think.

Catlynn, 6 days ago to random

Oh boy, look at that! 👀 Last year somebody gifted me some of their dug up iris plants and I stuck them in the ground without much hope that they would do anything. Recently they shot up some stalks and they bloomed yesterday for Mothers Day, a lovely surprise. I would recommend planting these, they sure don’t seem picky or to need much care.

BeazLouise, 7 days ago to Birds

The Killdeer nest has failed. And someone stole 2 eggs. One of the Killdeer looked like e was making another nest in the middle of the field that will be filled with cars in two weeks. Hopefully the third attempt at a nest will succeed.

#birds

Blurry view of a Killdeer in a dirt section of a field of grass and weeds. E is facing the camera.
A field of grass and weeds with a dirt section in the center. At the far edge of the field is an assortment of trees.

Catlynn, 9 days ago to random

Good morning buddy 🤗

Catlynn, 9 days ago to random

Gosh this was startling! It came in so low over our neighborhood and the ridge line at first I thought there must be a fire because that is the only time I see an airplane so low in a residential area. I was in the middle of watering and had to run for my camera so unfortunately didn’t get good pix

Catlynn, 9 days ago to random

Does anyone in the L.A. area know what the bird situation is at the lake shrine? That seems like it would be a lovely tranquil setting for bird photos, thinking of taking a little field trip!

BeazLouise, 9 days ago to random

I saw this doe on my ride up to Tibbetts Brook Park this morning. Seems like tick season hasn't started yet given how clean her ears look.

Catlynn, 9 days ago to random

Having serious aurora FOMO right now 😵‍💫

ai6yr, 9 days ago to random

I swear the marine layer has an ever-so-purple tint to it, LOL. Or I've been staring at too many purple photos here. #aurora

BeazLouise, 9 days ago to animals

Here are more Louise photos...

#CatsOfMastodon

Grey and white kitten is laying almost loafing on top of a grey Birkenstock sandal. She's looking right at the camera with her blue-grey eyes.