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Green jays are colorful, raucous and entertaining. We have had a flock for a number of years on our property. They are not always easy to photograph because it seems they always post a sentry in a high tree to alert the others of potential dangers. They make a variety of harsh calls, including one that sounds very similar to a red-shouldered hawk and something that is between a gargle and a rattle. But occasionally they grace me with some wonderful moments to capture with my camera. During June this year the fledglings were particularly demanding and they found my yard with an abundance of feeders an easy solution to gathering food. The young ones will remain with the parents and help in caring for the next brood before they move on to raising their own. This sequence caught an interaction between an adult bird and a junior who was begging for food and appeared to have a temper tantrum before finally getting his or her way.
Montell, Uvalde County, Texas in June 2020
A visit to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney provided many glorious sights and one of the first things that caught my eye after getting there at 7.30 am (I'm keen!) was a Salvia with dynamic colour against the darker foliage.
As it was early morning there was lots of dew that provided bokeh interest as well.
Salvia is the largest genus of plants in the sage family Lamiaceae, with nearly 1000 species of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annuals.
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Male summer tanagers are beautiful birds to see and hear. They are one of the first birds to arrive in spring and last to leave for winter at our property. I sometimes hear the song before I see one of the birds. The females are duller, more of a yellow-olive green combination.
Montell, Uvalde County, Texas in May 2022
Gulf fritillaries look completely different when seen from different viewpoints. Top of the wings are vivid orange with small black and silvery-white markings. Underside of the wings are orange and brown with bold silver-white spots. I find they are easy to photograph compared to other butterfly species. They have a tendency to perch for longer periods and will perch with wings folded or open equally.
Montell, Uvalde County, Texas in October 2020
Gulf fritillary butterfly (with colors of orange, silver and brown) perching on the back side of a orange and yellow flower. The flower is commonly known by several names - "pride of Barbados" or rattletrap shrub are two that I know of.
In Kinney County, Texas.
I have a difficult time telling the painted lady and American lady species of butterflies apart. I'm pretty sure this one is the painted lady (vanessa cardui) and it looked beautiful on a pink zinnia.
Montell, Uvalde County, Texas in October 2020
Very small butterfly with blue tinged upper wings and gray below with a pattern of black and white spots. These were feeding on Mexican hat flowers on a pleasant November day A wasp down below on a different flower.
Montell, Uvalde County, Texas during November 2020
Hermit thrush is a winter visitor to our neighborhood. This one has been coming in to enjoy the bird bath on a regular basis this winter. Here it seems to be engaging in a kind of dance along the fence. Quite fancy moves.
Montell, Uvalde County, Texas during February 2020
The autumn sage plant is blooming (aka salvia gregii, I believe) and the hummingbirds love it. Although the name of the plant is autumn sage, this one blooms at various times almost all year, taking a break during the coldest winter months. This particular plant has been in my yard for at least 10 years that I know of. It is a hardy little shrub. The hummingbird is a male black-chinned.
Montell, Uvalde County during March 2020
This little woodpecker was trying to avoid being photographed by moving to the opposite side of the tree as I tried to focus. It was not bothered enough to leave so after finding a place that had sufficient light for a decent shot, I just waited him out. These migratory woodpeckers typically visit us during fall and winter.
Montell, Uvalde County, Texas in November 2020
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These are common around our property. This male was checking out the seed variety in my feeders. I have also seen them eat citrus fruit or grape jelly that I put out for orioles and woodpeckers.
Montell, Uvalde County, Texas in July 2021
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This male cardinal was perched in the pomegranate tree that was decorated with icicles from freezing rain that occurred earlier that November morning.
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Montell, Uvalde County, Texas during November 2019
Lots of these woodpeckers live on our property. They live here year-round and family groups seem to stay together long after the youngsters have fledged and become able to forage independently. I love them. Similar to red-bellied woodpeckers but with a different range. They have a yellow-gold mark on the nape and near the bill (hence the name golden-fronted) and males also have a red spot on the crown.
Montell, Uvalde County, Texas during December 2019.