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sitting on the fence

Posted on August 9, 2012 by paridevita

Completely ignoring me. At first I thought this was a female calliope, but I guess it’s a female broad-tail. She’s not very big. About fifteen feet away. There are enough flowers to entice hummingbirds this time of year, as well … Continue reading →

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nighttime visitor

Posted on August 9, 2012 by paridevita

Even this creature wouldn’t stand still for a photograph. It was making pretty good time on the flagstone. Both slugs and snails are rare visitors to the garden here. I understand that the snails are hitchhiking on nursery stock. I … Continue reading →

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