"Let Me Tell You 'Bout the Birds and the Bees.."

Our pileated woodpecker

Yesterday afternoon when we returned from town, I looked over to the east of our house in the front yard and saw this rare pileated woodpecker. I did have my camera with me, and cautiously, quietly I tried to get it out of the bag. I managed to get some pictures, and am thrilled that we have this species of woodpecker right here in our yard, and I got to see it.

We do have lots of bees this year. They are busy in the flower beds, but also have been buzzing around our hummingbird feeders. Here some on the coneflowers.

Let me introduce you to this little bird, which has taken up residence in our woodland since April. He is a summer tanager. His mate is a muted yellow. They are very friendly and talk a lot. Their favorite food in our bird garden is the suet. We have really enjoyed them and hope they return next year (or stay through the winter.)

"Keep a green tree in your heart and perhaps a singing bird will come." --Chinese proverb

Don't you just love the Sweet Peas! I love the pretty pink ones and their cute little tendrils that curl around the fence to hold on and climb. This one is growing behind our flower garden and is extra-special as it came from Leon's Grandma Harned's home place.

And last but not least, is a picture of these "Naked Ladies" which have been dancing all around our yard.They can be seen where you would least expect them . Over night they seem to jump up on their long slender legs and like pretty ballerinas sway in the breeze and move to the sound of the birds and the bees.

Enjoy your journey through the last few weeks of summer and take time to examine the flowers, and listen to the birds and bees.