Back Yard Photography

I spent the day yesterday working in my yard.  I decided to keep my camera nearby just in case a photo opportunity came up.  Several did and thought I would share. 

RUBY CROWN KINGLET

This bird spent the day in the shady spots pecking at seeds and bugs.   He was very entertaining. 

His red cap would fluff up when he was on the alert. 

By the end of the day I had pulled out a shrub and small pine tree and replaced it with a cherry plum, and moved the white iris to a much needed sunny location.  It was a wonderful day because I was still able to fit in some photography and still get my chores done.

©2012  Elaine Taddei.  This story and images are copyright and all rights are reserved

Smoke Creek Desert

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Driving from Susanville, CA all on dirt roads through the desert there are some amazing views and wildlife is everywhere.
 The Smoke Creek Desert
 It is Spring so the temperature was cool enough for a light sweater.  I came across a cattle drive down the middle of the road and cattle were grazing everywhere for miles out in the desert.  When I got back I told a friend I had gone out to the desert for the day and they asked.  What is in the desert?  

This is what is in the desert.
Beauty around every corner.  Life was everywhere.  Songbirds and flower buds just starting to open.

 

Beautiful songbirds like the Meadow Lark

Streaked Horned Lark which is listed as a candidate for being endangered.

Other photos of Streaked Horned Lark

Spring is just starting.  There was one flower bloomed on the hillside that had lots of activity.

 Alkali Flats stirred up by high winds

There are several cattle ranches and one sheep ranch

 

Cattle are roaming all over.  This rancher said he had 2000 cattle to round up and brand.


©2012  Elaine Taddei.  This story and images are copyright and all rights are reserved