Got lucky yesterday as I had about 10 seconds to get a shot of this Pileated Woodpecker that we always hear, but never see. Love that red crest.

Pileated Woodpecker


First Anniversary

Flower like a firework

I’m a little late in celebrating my first year on here. Like much of the world, the COVID lockdown forced a new focus to my online communities. I left the perpetual trolling and self-aggrandizing hustle of the big social networks and joined …


It’s been crazy hot for “spring” (90°F/32°C) but it’s still dry enough to cool down in the evening. I’m taking the time to appreciate the season.


They may look like they’re singing but this pair of Great Crested Flycatchers spent a good deal of the weekend attacking their reflections in our window. Thankfully, they do have beautiful songs once they calm down.

<a href=https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/5332/2021/57c8e59f99.jpg">Great Crested Flycatchers


Downtown to get the kid her first vaccination.


Today, my office confirmed that my team is free to continue working remotely for the foreseeable future. It feels like a large weight has been lifted from me. 🥳


Mother’s Day was a visit to the Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo. The temperature was a sweltering 92F/33C but the colors were lovely.


Drew and printed a new D&D character for a one-shot and then we ended up having some “craft time” before the game painting them onto wooden figures instead. It was a ton of fun.


Spotted an awesome sticker at one of our local coffee spots.


Haircut!!! Full COVID vaccination means I could finally get my first haircut in over a year. It feels glorious!


Finally had the first quality time in a year with some friends. Never appreciated laughing over drinks and music during a beautiful sunset more.

lake sunset


The squirrels have a lot more than blue jays to worry about this morning!

hawk


Spring continues to increase the diversity of our backyard birds. This week, the blue jays have returned to battle the squirrels for seeds.

blue jay


Cardinal Kiss Cam This couple loves to feed each other each night at our feeders. It’s very sweet.

kissing cardinals

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