Fireworks boomed and crackled through New Years Eve until well past midnight. The next morning motionless, hazy air carried the telltale odor of spent pyrotechnics when we went for our first walk of 2024. As the sun rose higher, sunbeams pierced through the smoky remnants of the night’s celebrations, and cast a magical glow toContinue reading “New Day Rays”
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Tiny Traveler
The goldfinches are back! I spotted this one at the feeder yesterday, and it was kind enough to wait for me to get the camera and take some pictures before it flew off. They usually arrive between Thanksgiving and Christmas and are a welcome addition to our backyard aviary. Though drab in color for theContinue reading “Tiny Traveler”