Barbwire and Berries

I never have to wonder why the feeder bowl is empty in the morning. My @BirdsyTv camera catches everyone in the act. #racoon #mywilflifeandmegarden Filmed using @BirdsyTv

Nothing brightens up the kitchen like a tiny jar of flowers from the garden.

Maybe an ~ asteroid moth caterpillar, please correct me if wrong. Top is early in the morning before the sun had bathed that section of the garden. Bottom is after the sun had reached it and the caterpillar had moved down lower on the snapdragon. I’m taken with how pink it is.

Fungi are so weird and wonderful. This stinkhorn does not smell all that wonderful and looks a bit rude. Nonetheless, I’m always thrilled to see all my mulching efforts paying off and fungi hard at work. #stinkhorn #mywildlifeandmegarden

Flora has been busy adding to the nest since the little one flew away. She has laid 4 eggs so far. Probably will lay 1 more egg I imagine. Incubating time is getting close. #housefinch #mywildlifeandmegarden

A friend of mine rescued this peony that was headed for the trash and gave it to me 2 years ago. So thrilled she thought of giving it to me. It has the most spectacular pink blooms. She didn’t know which variety it is and I don’t either. Anyone know?

I’ve been seeing the swallowtails for a little while this season but none have allowed me to get a pic. Today my luck changed. Underside is not as brilliant but hey I’m not complaining. #swallowtailbutterfly #mywildlifeandmegarden.

A little wobble and a bit of hesitation and then it was time to go. #housefinch #mywildlifeandmegarden

Camera is up and running again. Flora just had 1 viable egg, this little one has lots of space to preen and stretch. #nesting #housefinch #mywildlifeandmegarden

I’ve been having a few camera issues 😏 but I finally have a Flora update. Some of the babies have hatched. I think there are 2 still yet to hatch. Hopefully more footage of them soon. #housefinch #mywildlifeandmegarden

Mr. is doing a great job keeping Flora well feed. #housefinch #mywildlifeandmegarden

Everyone meet Flora. Mr. pops his head in at the end of the clip, so cute. Love how he needs to inspect the new camera too 😊. He’s just making sure mom and babies are all ok. #housefinch #nesting #mywildlifeandmegarden

Five gorgeous little jewels and she is now incubating. Hoping to set the camera up tomorrow. #nesting #housefinch #mywildlifeandmegarden

My hair is always very popular for nesting material and this little Tufted Titmouse has no plans of sharing. Wish I could see the end result of it being used. #tuftedtitmouse #nesting #mywildlifeandmegarden

Forgot to check the nest for a couple days so you can imagine how surprised and excited I was to find 2 tiny little finch eggs this morning. #housefinch #mywildlifeandmegarden

Preparing the nursery. This little chickadee is working hard to collet some nesting material. PSA: if you put out nesting material please only use all natural material/fibers. #carolinachickadee #mywildlifeandmegarden.

Nest building has begun. This little builder has great style it seems too. #nestbuilding #housefinch #mywildlifeandmegarden

Charlie 🐶 and I found a tree full of Cedar Waxwings on our walk today. I would have loved to get some better shots but this was all I managed. Maybe tomorrow. #cedarwaxwings

Sound on! It only takes a few seconds to make someone smile, these guys/girls always do it for me. #redbelliedwoodpecker #mywildlifeandmegarden

If you get your jacket out that means we are going somewhere doesn’t it? Why is it taking so long??? And yes, that little nap involve the wee bit of snoring 😂😂😂 #mygirlcharlie #mywildlifeandmegarden #adoptasenior

My new garden supervisor has no interest in being photogenic but she loves following me around the garden. #adoptasenior #mygirlcharlie #mywildlifeandmegarden