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Bird Nest in Progress

Nest in Progress

We were out looking at the cactus and wildflowers this morning. I noticed some white threads or something in a cholla cactus next to the RV drive. A closer inspection revealed that some birds may have been trying to build a nest in the cholla. Cactus wrens, curve billed thrashers and other desert birds have been known to build nests in cacti. The white threads are dental floss that we have been tossing into the wash behind the house for just this purpose; so that birds will have some fiber for their nests. Click on the image to enlarge.

March 22, 2014 by Arizona Critters Home & Garden Photography

Yellow Gerbera Daisy

Yellow Gerbera Daisy

Our flower vendor at the supermarket was out of the little daffodils I had intended on buying. In fact, most of their flowers were below my standards, but the Gerbera daisies were presentable so I bought several stems.

I photographed this yellow Gerbera close-up this afternoon. Click on the image to enlarge.

March 20, 2014 by Flowers Home & Garden Photography

Rock Garden Art

Rock Garden Art

This is a portion of my rock garden alongside the RV drive. A boulder, several rocks and an old piece of desert deadwood (probably mesquite). The row of river rocks in the foreground marks the edge of the RV drive. Rendered in sepia, the image looks pretty artsy-fartsy.

You can view the non-sepia version here. Click on the image to enlarge.

March 14, 2014 by Arizona Home & Garden Photography

First of Many Beavertail Cactus Flowers

Beavertail

I took this photo from the courtyard of one of our beavertail cacti. This one is along the side of the RV drive west of the house. At the time I took the picture, there was only one flower open. If you look, however, at the many buds on the many paddles, there will be a time soon when the flowers will be overwhelmingly the predominant feature on the cactus. Click on the image to enlarge.

March 10, 2014 by Arizona Flowers Home & Garden Photography

Freesias Opening

Freesia

Some of the bulbs I keep in the courtyard planter are starting to have flowers. Today. this freesia opened up. I expect to have paperwhites and daffodils soon. I will also have amaryllis and hyacinth flowers to post soon. Click on the image to enlarge.

March 9, 2014 by Arizona Flowers Home & Garden Photography

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