I learned that jay alarm call while living in MD. Different jay, of course. Your vineyard looks so neat. I hope it grows well for you (after you get the vines in).
I'm getting the soil analyzed now to see what nutrients to add. Our water is very hard so I'm adding vinegar in the tanks (and choosing vines that like alkali soils).
The jays and their warnings! The blue jays will imitate red tailed hawks though I no red tail would make that call from down in a bush so I wonder how often they are really believed. What’s the beautiful black bird with the red eye? Have a wonderful holiday!
Your blue jays are bullies just like our scrub-jays! The bird with the red eye is the Phainopepla, our only silky flycatcher, sometimes called Window Wings for its white wing patches. They love desert mistletoe! Enjoy your holiday!!!
Great photos! I love the rufous in particular. Good luck with your vines. What variety? I have two wonderful pinot noir vines in my yard here in Lake Oswego,OR, near Portland. Grapes are one of my favorite, magical plants.
Thanks Michael! Indeed, a magical plant! I'm going to try some Chardonnay and Zins along with something I just learned about--Thomcords. It's a cross between Thompson seedless and Concord grapes. Apparently, they like our alkali soil better than Concord grapes. Wish I could get some of your blackberries to grow here--I keep trying!
Oh wow, the Thomcords sound promising. The flavor should be wonderful. And yes, in Oregon, we only have trouble trying to PREVENT blackberries from growing, lol. Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season.
I learned that jay alarm call while living in MD. Different jay, of course. Your vineyard looks so neat. I hope it grows well for you (after you get the vines in).
I'm getting the soil analyzed now to see what nutrients to add. Our water is very hard so I'm adding vinegar in the tanks (and choosing vines that like alkali soils).
Thanks especially for the coatis. Such amazing four-leggeds! Have a great time at Dana Point, and enjoy the oystercatchers. :)
Always watching for those American Oystercatchers!
What a delightful way to end 2023. Happy holidays!
Thanks Michael! The best of the holidays to you and yours--looking into an awesome 2024!
Safe trip and happy holiday. May your Christmas 🎄 sightings be joyous and plentiful!! Thank you for sharing so much with us.
Thanks! And may your Christmas be filled with light and family!
The jays and their warnings! The blue jays will imitate red tailed hawks though I no red tail would make that call from down in a bush so I wonder how often they are really believed. What’s the beautiful black bird with the red eye? Have a wonderful holiday!
Your blue jays are bullies just like our scrub-jays! The bird with the red eye is the Phainopepla, our only silky flycatcher, sometimes called Window Wings for its white wing patches. They love desert mistletoe! Enjoy your holiday!!!
Will you try the whale watching while you are in Dana Point? It looks amazing! Happy holidays
We saw Blue Whales last July! This time, the Middle Daughter and I are going fishing...photos to come!
Great photos! I love the rufous in particular. Good luck with your vines. What variety? I have two wonderful pinot noir vines in my yard here in Lake Oswego,OR, near Portland. Grapes are one of my favorite, magical plants.
Thanks Michael! Indeed, a magical plant! I'm going to try some Chardonnay and Zins along with something I just learned about--Thomcords. It's a cross between Thompson seedless and Concord grapes. Apparently, they like our alkali soil better than Concord grapes. Wish I could get some of your blackberries to grow here--I keep trying!
Oh wow, the Thomcords sound promising. The flavor should be wonderful. And yes, in Oregon, we only have trouble trying to PREVENT blackberries from growing, lol. Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season.