Feathered Friday

Northern Waterthrush

Cardone

Traditional cardone (we pronounced it car-doon-a), also called cardoon, is the stalk on which an artichoke grows. It’s a delicacy that’s only available in specialty Italian markets for a few weeks around Thanksgiving, and I’m betting it is expensive.
But, for my family, it grew wild right out in the yard in the spring and summer.
It’s [...]

Feathered Friday

Anyone want to identify?

Skanky Cat

Apparently, I have a cat. Remember the feral cat from the winter, the one from the panic attack post? I’ve been feeding her all along now, and she has taken up the habit of showing up outside the office window every afternoon around five for dinner. I call her Skankycat because..well, she is.
Sorry for the [...]

Broken Branches and Watering Holes

Ever think to yourself, I’d better take that photo before something happens and it (subject of photo) is no longer there – or is somehow changed?
About a month ago, I was sitting on the front steps enjoying early morning coffee, when a blue jay flew to a noticeable knot in one of the nearby sugar [...]

Old Oology Labels

I spent most of the day today working in the RRBO library. Custom-made, built-in bookshelves are finally finished, and so I am working each day sorting through boxes and files that have been waiting in storage.
In that process, I came across an envelope containing a few of the original collection labels from a ca. 1800s [...]

Blogs, Bears, and Chocolate

My son Rob took this photo from his front porch, using a zoom lens. The bear is actually about 200 feet from him, strolling through the yard. Notice the metal tags in each ear..probably placed there a couple of years ago when this one was just a cub. He’s a big bruiser now, don’tchyathink?
Spring migration [...]