Saturday, July 27, 2013

What's all the chirping about?

This morning the Scrub-jays and other birds were making a lot of noise under the carport.  It was a lot more chirping than usual and when I stepped outside I was surprised to see 5 Scrub-jays and several other birds.  Something was up and it turns out all of the the birds were upset that this Western Screech Owl was roosting between the supports in the carport. 

Western Screech-Owl
This little owl is about 7-9 inches tall and it just sat and looked at me.  It didn't seem to be bothered by the birds or me.  I returned a few hours later and all of the noisy birds were gone and the owl was still there but this time asleep.  


Sunday, July 21, 2013

Variegated Plumeria

I was in Los Angeles this weekend with Mike and Julie attending the Westchester Begonia Show and we visited a couple of plant nurseries.  At one of the nurseries we saw this variegated plumeria.  I had never seen one before and neither had Mike or Julie.  It was one of only two plants and after some convincing from Julie, I bought it. I don't know what color the blooms will be and neither did the nursery.  So it will be interesting to see what color blooms will ultimately be.  Until then, I'll put it out on the deck next to the other plumerias and enjoy the variegated leaves. 

Variegated Plumeria

Variegated Plumeria

Friday, July 19, 2013

Can't get enough!

I really enjoy looking at the Oriole pictures on the BirdCam.  Sometimes I can see them from inside the house but the instant they think I'm around, they fly away.  The Orioles are not as bold as the hummingbirds.  Most of my sightings are of a yellow feathers flying away!  Good thing I have the BirdCam or I wouldn't know there were so many Orioles in the garden.

Hooded Oriole

Hooded Oriole

Hooded Oriole

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Oriole with lunch!

The BirdCam took a picture of this Oriole with a bug in its beak!
Hooded Oriole with a bug

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

This Oriole feeder is outside the living room and gets a lot of activity from Orioles and Hummingbirds.  The BirdCam took the following pictures of these Orioles.

Hooded Oriole

Hooded Oriole

Hooded Oriole

Hooded Oriole

Hooded Oriole

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Happy 4th of July!

Here are some picture of the 4th of July fireworks display in Santa Barbara, California.