Not Who I Was Expecting

I had been waiting patiently for a

Ruby-Throated Hummingbird,

trying to catch that vibrant red on his neck

when I saw this streak of blue

out of the corner of my eye

--an Indigo Bunting.

I first saw him on one of the flower boxes on my deck,

but as soon as I shifted my camera towards him,

he flew out to this tree branch--quite a distance away.

Fortunately, he sat and posed for me.

Was this his happy face???

He was only there for a minute,
and then flew off into the deep woods.

But, he certainly made my day!

You "Light Up" My Life--Occasionally

This is my new "light sabre"

or "tail light."

I wonder where she got this feeder?

It sure isn't the easiest thing to sit on.

That was hard work.

Now for a little sunbathing.

She should be happy.

I decided not to sit on her flowers this time.

Beautiful Dancers

While visiting the San Antonio Riverwalk

we also enjoyed watching some
enchanting dancers and muscians.

Along the Riverwalk in San Antonio

Some (Great Blue Herons) were nesting in the area.

Thank you to Richard from At the Water--
This is a Yellow-crowned Night-Heron.

I first saw him on the Riverwalk,

and the watched him in the trees.

Maybe he was camera shy.

(You can't see me now.)

Austin, Texas

Our oldest daughter and her husband

recently moved to Austin, Texas.

We were happy to be able to spend a couple of days

with them and our two Grand dogs (rescued Goldens),

        Sadie and Sophie.

While we were driving around Austin

my husband wanted to see the Univesity of Texas.

Where we also saw their mascot, Bevo.

Those are some Big Horns!