Tag Archives: birds

Go outside and play!

Posted on April 5, 2015 by wonkydonkey

We’re pretty sure the birds building the nest in our filbert are Bushtits. Very small birds, they spent the weekend making the inside cozy with fluff from a ball of wool we hung on the porch, and giving us the … Continue reading →

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A nest

Posted on April 1, 2015 by wonkydonkey

Some little birds have built a lovely nest in the contorted filbert, with bits of fluff and moss. It’s too high to see into so I’m not sure if there are eggs yet, but the nest is very new so … Continue reading →

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Birds & bees

Posted on March 1, 2014 by wonkydonkey

It may still be winter, but signs of spring have begun – crocuses are blooming and hummingbirds chitter in the lilac. Birds of all sizes have been enjoying the bird feeder, so I made some nut, seed, and fruit suet … Continue reading →

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Non sequitur

Posted on February 18, 2014 by wonkydonkey

I am pleased to announce that I am making marvelous progress on the second Hermione’s Everyday sock; I finished the heel flap on the train this morning and now it’s just smooth sailing up the leg. I made sure to … Continue reading →

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