01-APR-2008
April 1, 2008 - Bloodroot coming out
Warm, partly sunny and windy today, with highs around 70. A pretty day, but the wind made it rather difficult to take flower photos. I did catch this bloodroot coming out before the wind blew the petals off or the rain beat them off.
31-MAR-2008
March 31, 2008 - Madison gets a new hat
Partly sunny today with highs in the 60's. Judy, one of my staff (or as Madison says, one of my "peoples", bought Madison a new hat. Madison likes hats, and agreed to model for me.
28-MAR-2008
March 28, 2008 - Portrait by request
A rainy day today, with dropping temps, into the low 40's by evening. Madison came in very late last night and insisted that I take her picture. And, of course, I was more than happy to oblige.
27-MAR-2008
March 27, 2008 - Rainy Day
The rain came again this morning, with highs expected to be in the 50's. In between showers, this little downy woodpecker made a visit. It was unusual for him to light in the branches, but it gave me a good angle to shoot.
March 26, 2008 - Cardinal Closeup
Mostly sunny today, with highs in the low 60's. Expecting rain and a little cooler temps tomorrow. I took this portrait a couple of days ago. I love the look on his face. It's like he's saying "I got the right seed this time, baby."
24-MAR-2008
March 24, 2008 - Another sign of spring
Clear and frosty this morning. Expecting highs in the mid 40's. I caught this robin this weekend, and it's another sign of spring. It can't get here soon enough to suit me.
23-MAR-2008
March 23, 2008 - Eye on the Sky
Sunny and cool today, with highs in the upper 40's. Happy Easter everyone. We got some quiet time this afternoon and got the chance to shoot some feeder shots. This female cardinal was watching the sky, because I could hear a hawk call on occasion. All the birds were a little timid today, and I suspect the hawk's presence had a lot to do with it.
22-MAR-2008
March 22, 2008 - Spring Neighbors Moving In
Intermittent clouds and sun today, and windy. Highs to be near 60. Our neighbors have come back and are building a nest in the bluebird box. They are very shy, so I had to do some major cropping on this one. It had taken me a couple of weeks to get them used to the truck sitting in the yard (which I used as a blind).
17-MAR-2008
March 17, 2007 - Chickadee Portrait
Sunny part of the day, but clouds rolled in this afternoon. Highs were around 50. I took this one this past weekend. I waited for several minutes until this little guy presented a good pose. They move so quickly, I had to shoot fast. For once, my timing was pretty good.
March 16, 2008 - Transition time
Cloudy this morning, but the sun came out this afternoon. It is cool however, with highs in the low 40's and some wind. The finches are starting their transition from winter to summer plumage, as evidenced by this guy's yellow throat.
15-MAR-2008
March 15, 2008 - Peeking through the branches
Rain early this morning, but partly sunny this afternoon. Highs in the upper 50's. I caught this fellow peeking at me through the branches. He was waiting for his turn in the feeders. It's good to see some cardinals coming back. They had been few and far between for awhile for some reason.
08-MAR-2008
March 11, 2008 - Madison in nightwear
Warmer today, and a lot of the snow went away. It is starting to look a little more like March. I got Madison to pose for me before bed the other night.
