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I own no land, instead I have wheelestate. I’ve been a full time RVer since 1997. Working summers as a Park Ranger takes me to many beautiful places and playing during the winter takes me to many more. This blog is simply the story of my life's adventures.

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Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Just Outside My Windows


Shaky Sunrise
This was not taken this morning because I slept in on my lazy day off, the first of three days.

Pigmy Nuthatch
I’ve been surfing all day and taking pictures through my windows.

Broad-Tailed & Black-Chinned Hummingbirds
I was filling this 64 ounce feeder every day last week. Then I got busy and it was empty for a couple of days.

Female Broad-Tailed Hummingbird
Finally got around to filling it today. The only time I went outside because it was a grey day with just a little rain.

Broad-Tailed Hummingbirds - note one in flight
The chip and squeak of multiple wing hums constantly get my attention.

Kaibab Squirrel
I can’t get enough of these squirrels. Looks like it's been sticking its nose in something.

Hide & Seek
Wonder if it thought I couldn’t see it.

Steller’s Jay & Band-Tailed Pigeon
These two chased each other into the tree.

Band-Tailed Pigeon
Later more pigeons flew in but the pics were blurry.

Golden-Mantled Ground Squirrel
These squirrels are everywhere, but usually moving so fast I can’t get a shot.

I love when the wildlife comes to me.

Hey, this is my 200th post since mid-October!

21 comments:

Elisabeth's bright side said...

I would have loved to watch those squirrels, they are very chichi aren't they?

Dawn Fine said...

Great critters in your neck of the woods..
wow..a feeder full of hummers..nice

Erin said...

Cool wildlife! I loved all the hummingbirds. Congrats on your 200th post!

A Scattering said...

Cool squirrels, really neat.

Sally in WA said...

OMG! Look at all those hummers! That is just cool. You have the same feeder we just bought for the Okanogan house. I like how its easy to clean.

And the kaibab squirrel is a pretty neat critter too.

You are so lucky to be surrounding by so many different and wonderful creatures.

Diane AZ said...

Glad that little Golden-mantled ground squirrel posed for a picture. It's cute as a button. Of course I love that Kaibab character playing hide 'n seek too.

Janie said...

What a great view from your window. You have an amazing number of hummingbirds at your feeder, and so many other interesting critters.

Ruth said...

What an interesting assortment of creatures. I bought a hummingbird feeder a couple of weeks ago and have had no takers yet. I have planted tubular flowers in the vicinity too.

Unknown said...

You are one prolific blogger. good job. I am going to sit out there and get some hummingbird pictures myself one day soon.

Indrani said...

You got wonderful shots of the these lovely critters. Lucky you, the wildlife comes asking to you to be blogged about. :)

LadyFi said...

Congratulations on your 200th post!

I love those fluffy silver tails on the squirrels. And great shots of the birds too!

Jazz said...

Wow. Funny how you can get so many hummers in your feeder at the same time. We don't have many this far up north, and they never share a feeder. They tend to chase each other away actually.

Pat said...

Fantastic shots of the hummingbirds! I have a h-bird feeder, but my camera cannot zoom in as close as yours can, so if I try to get any closer, of course, they flitter away. hanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment.

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Dale Forbes said...

you really were feeling rather arty in that first shot Gaelyn ;-) very nice

Rambling Woods said...

Happy 200...I love seeing all the hummers at your feeder. Here the ruby-throats come in one at a time...
Michelle From Rambling Woods

Kathie Brown said...

Gaelyn, I need to add both of those birds to my life list! That Kaibab Squirrel is a beauty! I want to see one too!

SAPhotographs (Joan) said...

Sorry Gaelyn, I somehow missed this one. Congrats on your 200. :) I almost thought when I saw the first picture that it was a fire outside your window and it gave me quite a shock I can tell you!!

That Kaibib squirrel sure has big ears doesn't it? :)

Kcalpesh said...

B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L pictures... I'm really enjoying your blog!!

Quiet Paths said...

Certainly an abundance of wildlife in your "neighborhood". It makes me think of Mr. Rogers: won't you be my neighbor? I love that squirrel.

RuthieJ said...

What a cool "backyard" you have Gaelyn! I actually gasped when I saw your hummingbird feeder....I would have a hard time going to work everyday if I had that many hummers visiting me.

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