Hummingbirds

Hummingbird taking a rest

The hummingbirds are still very active. They must be preparing for the long flight south. By October, most of the hummingbirds will have left the area although the Anna's hummingbirds are known to stick around through the winter. Maralee

Sparks Lake Morning

We got up before the crack of dawn yesterday to take a drive up to Sparks Lake for sunrise photos/video. There was no one there it all we could hear were the various birds waking up (and the occasional click of my camera shutter). It was beautiful and peaceful. The sunrise wasn't spectacular but it …