Steptoe Butte in the Palouse is the place to be for sunset. This is from June, 2024.
2025—Sunset from Steptoe
2025—Flopsy, Mopsy, or Cottontail?
The other morning, I came across this rabbit sitting demurely at the side of the Ferrari Pond Trail. It barely moved while I was there, even when I walked by, just inches away. I’m not sure what had its attention. Maybe she was looking for her wayward brother, Peter Rabbit.
2025—More of the Ladies
As I mentioned yesterday, there seemed to be fewer females this year than last year in Madera Canyon. Of course, once I said that, in reviewing my images I’m finding more females. This is a female Broad-billed Hummingbird, taking a break from the feeder frenzy. She’s likely a young bird with lots of new feathers coming in on her throat.
2025—Lady Bird
There seemed to me to be fewer female hummers in Madera Canyon, AZ than in past years. I do know that this is a female and I think it is a female Black-chinned Hummingbird but I am not entirely certain. Merlin’s gave me four choices and this seemed the most reasonable. Although the females don’t sport the colorful gorgets that the males do, to me they are every bit as lovely.
2025—The Beautiful Berylline
This juvenile Berylline Hummingbird spent lots of time at the feeders in Madera Canyon. He was still savoring the nectar as he backed away from the feeder this past June. What a beautiful hummingbird.