Mama Swallow

Female tree swallow.


She has no head :0)


These little birds are so approachable. I walked right up to
her while she was perched on the shepherds hook.


Strike a pose!

Even the sparrow has found a home,
and the swallow a nest for herself,
where she may have her young—
a place near your altar,
LORD Almighty, my King and my God.
Blessed are those who dwell in your house;
they are ever praising you.

Psalm 84:3-4

Honey, I'm Home!

Mrs. Tree Swallow returning to the nest. You could tell at this
point that the pair had eggs in their nest. After the eggs are laid,
the male guards the nest while the female goes out to feed.
When she returns, he leaves. This photo was taken on June 3rd.

Tree Swallow eggs are small, averaging about 1.8 gm at laying,
but female swallows are also small birds, averaging only 20 gm.


Female going inside the birdhouse after daddy left. These little
birds were so much fun to watch!

Check out the link for interesting info on Tree Swallow egg
incubation http://www.treeswallowprojects.com/cincubat.html

Male Tree Swallow. This picture was taken on June 1st.

July 4th

Happy Independence Day everyone!

"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United
States of America, and to the republic for which
it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with
liberty, and justice for all."

Storm clouds on June 18th.


Sunset of June 27th.

Today would have been my baby brother, Rob's,
48th birthday. I love & miss you always!

Livin' On the Edge

Jessie cat in one of her favorite places to nap...on the rail on the
highest part of the deck.


No fear!