A Quail “Couple”

This quail "couple" was rolling around in the dirt in our yard and seemed oblivious to the fact that I was sitting about 10 feet away from them.   I'm not sure why they roll around in the dirt, but maybe its how they clean themselves. Maralee

Hummingbirds

The hummingbirds have been very active but I've been busy and haven't had a lot of time to photograph them.  I did get this little visitor though. Maralee

Arachnid #3

I'm getting a little more comfortable with photographing spiders.  I spotted this one on a flower in my garden.  I don't think I've seen a white spider before. Maralee

Hummingbirds in Flight

As you are aware, I have a soft spot for hummingbirds.   Now that they're back for the summer, I can't get enough of them.  Here are a few taken recently at my hummingbird feeder. Maralee P.S.  On a side note, I support the World Wildlife Fund and this year entered my personal favorite photos …