tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post947888298395588470..comments2024-03-16T22:08:36.509-05:00Comments on Rock-Oak-Deer: Wildlife Wednesday May 2016Shirley Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-78605830827851192792016-05-15T13:16:59.425-05:002016-05-15T13:16:59.425-05:00Shirley what a treat to see your butterflies...not...Shirley what a treat to see your butterflies...not many here with our crazy cold weather...hopefully the warmer weather coming will bring them up north.Donna@LivingFromHappinesshttp://www.livingfromhappiness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-33717707784131353462016-05-06T16:43:05.879-05:002016-05-06T16:43:05.879-05:00As always your shots are spectacular. Love the bu...As always your shots are spectacular. Love the bumble bee shots against larkspur. So much winged beauty on your visitor's list!<br /><br />I haven't seen a warbler around here - they are striking - but we've noted a couple of squirrels exhibiting that long stretch early as well. I sure hope they juste developed a liking for the posture and aren't sending a message about the severity of the heat to come! <br /><br />TexasDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214888876514137890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-38732987812158661922016-05-06T10:50:21.536-05:002016-05-06T10:50:21.536-05:00Well done Tina, it's been confirmed as a Yello...Well done Tina, it's been confirmed as a Yellow-rumped warbler, Audobon's variety. Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-92023785581072463882016-05-06T05:40:16.926-05:002016-05-06T05:40:16.926-05:00These photos are magnificent! I would love to see ...These photos are magnificent! I would love to see a monarch - they look so striking. I was wondering why the squirrel was doing that too. Crikey, that squirrel had better get used to the heat!Sarah Shoesmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03410745860215082568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-4688492423212123582016-05-05T19:57:07.982-05:002016-05-05T19:57:07.982-05:00It's pretty amazing whenever I take a look at ...It's pretty amazing whenever I take a look at the array of wildlife that shows up each month!Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-44201917003640976432016-05-05T18:51:35.748-05:002016-05-05T18:51:35.748-05:00When it's hot in August squirrels will splay o...When it's hot in August squirrels will splay out on anything that feels cooler than the air. Usually a stone or birdbath but sometimes the wood railing is their best option. I'm not sure why it's doing this when we haven't even hit 80F yet, but I'm thinking the squirrel is in for a long hot summer!Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-23415290412562361662016-05-05T18:48:20.209-05:002016-05-05T18:48:20.209-05:00We've been cooler than usual so the squirrel s...We've been cooler than usual so the squirrel surprised me with his "late summer" posture usually reserved for when it's too hot to move out there.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-20344902504517602762016-05-05T18:19:19.097-05:002016-05-05T18:19:19.097-05:00You have so many butterflies! I've seen a few ...You have so many butterflies! I've seen a few large ones so far but after a few warm, dry weeks, we've been cool and very rainy and the pollinators are hiding. Why is the squirrel laying so flat on the deck railing?Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-43120629776575284652016-05-05T17:58:14.938-05:002016-05-05T17:58:14.938-05:00squirrel lying on the wood = what sort of temperat...squirrel lying on the wood = what sort of temperature?<br />Bit daunting if it is 'too' hot this early in the season. Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-36710246008470964812016-05-05T16:16:09.672-05:002016-05-05T16:16:09.672-05:00I'm not sure I could get much more detail than...I'm not sure I could get much more detail than has already been posted. Warblers haven't made a habit of visiting so it might be a while before I see another.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-63723206656668478722016-05-05T16:14:21.395-05:002016-05-05T16:14:21.395-05:00Those birds have a habit of not posing at the the ...Those birds have a habit of not posing at the the correct angle for ID! I find it fascinating that Tina has encouraged me to add a whole dimension to my blog each month.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-82743680874330279622016-05-05T16:10:10.737-05:002016-05-05T16:10:10.737-05:00They are easy to put together since the photo prog...They are easy to put together since the photo program does all the work.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-77652279813610549072016-05-05T13:21:29.582-05:002016-05-05T13:21:29.582-05:00If you find out what kind of warbler that is, woul...If you find out what kind of warbler that is, would you let us know. I know I saw a golden cheeked warbler hanging about my water feature (never have seen one) - different from yours in that the cheeks were definitely yellow on mine as opposed to the yellow on yours is under the chin. I didn't think yellow rumped warblers were supposed to be around this time of year - although it could be a yellow-rumped "Audubon's warbler, breeding male - tho they have much less black on the head and back than yours does. I'd certainly like to know ... Balsam Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16598337300907012217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-83199744742656976302016-05-05T12:43:09.508-05:002016-05-05T12:43:09.508-05:00And here I was excited just to get photos of a Mou...And here I was excited just to get photos of a Mourning Cloak and a mockingbird! You do an excellent job at "capturing" the wildlife in your garden, Shirley. I often struggle with bird IDs myself - the darn creatures just won't sit still and allow you to get a close look at them!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-41539432380527366022016-05-05T11:45:10.631-05:002016-05-05T11:45:10.631-05:00Thanks for confirming my guess! Writing about the...Thanks for confirming my guess! Writing about the process of bird ID should be helpful in the future.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-22916778615131492292016-05-04T21:57:49.268-05:002016-05-04T21:57:49.268-05:00Love the butterflies and bees in action! Yes, you ...Love the butterflies and bees in action! Yes, you have plentiful wildlife calling your garden home. Lovely!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-22137732937269409902016-05-04T20:30:28.309-05:002016-05-04T20:30:28.309-05:00Great shots, Shirley. Lots of beautiful winged th...Great shots, Shirley. Lots of beautiful winged things. I adore your bee shots--but then, I would. Love your take on the seemingly "quiet" yucca plant, only to reveal all the insect happenings in its core. I think you may be correct about the warbler, an Audubon's or Yellow-rumped warbler. Looks to me to be in full breeding plumage. Nice post--thanks for joining in.Tinahttp://www.mygardenersays.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-84377150683536555662016-05-04T20:13:53.507-05:002016-05-04T20:13:53.507-05:00I really like the moving photo gifs! what a fun wa...I really like the moving photo gifs! what a fun way to show the insects in action. Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14441140267067281722noreply@blogger.com