A variation on the original Corgi shot. I love how this one turned out. I think it speaks given the composition of the shot.

I know everyone loves seeing the photographs I take of the cats, but how about some puppy photos to go with them?

We're considering adding a dog to the household, and the choice is narrowed down to either a Pug or a Corgi.



with a face like this, how could the Corgi lose???

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The Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds are now mirgrating through Minnesota while the weather is still relatively warm. For the first time ever, there was both a female and a male at the feeders at the same time. Okay, so this would be the first time they were seen at the feeders. For all I know, they could be there all the time, just leaving right before I happen to look out the window.



Here the female is taking a break from feeding. She will sit there for 10 minutes at a time between feedings.

Hopefully in the spring when they are mirgrating back through Minnesota they will stay here longer and perhaps more than a few will stay. I think it will be time to put up some more Hummingbird feeders and maybe some Columbine and/or Lantana.

Sarah made a cake for her parent's 40th wedding anniversary!



They were kind enough to include us in their celebratory dinner.

This morning brings our first rainfall in like 2 weeks. Everything is way too dry and in need of a really good soaking. Perhaps this has persuaded the birds to come out and eat, since it is currently very active at the feeders. After just looking outside for a few minutes, the following birds were all feeding at the same time:

House Finches (about 10-15)
American Goldfinches (2)
White-Breasted Nuthatch
Downy Woodpecker
Black-Capped Chickadee
Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

While at the Tin Fish, I was able to get a few photographs of baby Brooklynn. Isn't she cute?



Here's a photograph of her with her dad.

So finally the Hummingbirds are back at the feeders! They are not here in large numbers, but one Hummer is a start. Hopefully more will start feeding here as well.



I happened to be in the right place at the right time. If I hadn't been standing outside with the camera, I would have likely missed this opportunity to capture her.

Now that the Baby Bluebirds have fledged and their nest box is empty, other birds have taken to checking out the space. This Downy Woodpecker seems to really like the Bluebird box, and has been spending a lot of time hanging out on it.



And she found the entrance to the box, where she proceeds to go in and out and in and out repeatedly, oblivious to all activity around her.



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