Category Archives: Wildlife

Video: Flight of the Orchard Mason Bees

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Sandy

  The Orchard Mason Bees are doing great this year! By far, this has been the best year for the bees since we started hosting them a few years ago. The weather has cooperated well, with enough decently warm days … Continue reading →

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Mystery bird – what is this little guy?

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Sandy

We’ve had some pretty birds visiting our feeder this spring. Take a look at this one. My best guess for this, based on the Birds of Seattle book, is Purple Finch. But it doesn’t look quite right. Notice the overlapping … Continue reading →

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Evening Grossbeaks

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Sandy

A flock of Evening Grossbeaks stopped by for a snack today and Derek took some shots. True to their reputation, the cleaned out our feeder. Pretty birds. Sandy

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