BirdCam on Cheltenham: April 2021

Thursday, April 29, 2021

The Hooded Orioles Have Arrived!

Today I saw my first Hooded Oriole for 2021!

Hooded Oriole

Blooming Graptopetalum rusby

I didn't think to much about this graptopetalum when I first saw it, but then I saw the blooms on the display plant! I thought they were really cool and I had to buy one. Now my plant is starting to bloom! It's a great subject for my closeup lens.

Graptopetalum rusby

The label from the plant nursery has this labeled Echeveria, but I have since learned this is a Graptopetalum. I found this chart and webpage very helpful in identification.

This chart is from THE REAL DIRT BLOG, Echeveria and Sempervivum and Graptopetalum, Oh My! - The Real Dirt Blog - ANR Blogs (ucanr.edu)

Blooming Gymnocalycium neuhuberi

This Gymnocalycium neuhuberi is one of my recent purchases. I really like the blooms and I think it's going to be one of my favorites!

Gymnocalycium neuhuberi

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Eye Catching Oxalis

This oxalis caught my eye the other day with it's striking color and large leaves. It's growing in a large pot in the shade of a very old 'Birds-nest Fern'.

Oxalis

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Alstroemeria Louise

I saw this Alstroemeria (Louise) in the nursery the other day and I couldn't resist buying it!

Alstroemeria Louise

Monday, April 19, 2021

Bees In the Pine Tree and Wisteria

Pine trees produce large amounts of pollen, but I've learned that it is poor in protein for the bees. The wisteria pollen is a better option, and more colorful!

Friday, April 16, 2021

New Hummingbird Feeder!

The Hummingbirds are enjoying a new feeder that I received as a gift. It's very popular among the hummers as they can easily sit and drink the "nectar".

Rufous Hummingbird

Anna's Hummingbird

Sunday, April 11, 2021

Ready For The Wind!

On March 11th I posted a picture of the bloom on a Senecio Stapeliiformis 'Kilimanjro' and today I took another picture of the same bloom that is ready for the wind!

Senecio Stapeliiformis 'Kilimanjro'

The bloom as it looked in Early March.

Senecio Stapeliiformis 'Kilimanjro'

Monday, April 5, 2021

A Walk Through The Coast Sequoias

A visit to the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden always includes a walk through the Coast Sequoias. There were a few Iris 'PCH' Blue in bloom. For those not familiar, PCH stands for Pacific Coast Hybrid.