Blooms, bugs, and birds

 The forest is miserable with mosquitoes. I took Cinnamon walkies. He's been going out for a pee, and sitting on the front deck. (Fewer bugs there!) Then we bring him in for the day, with all the nesting birds about. 

There is a wild water iris, which was striking. I didn't take my camera, as I need a hand to swat bugs. The videocamera documents my trip, though, even if the photos aren't as good.

Of course, this is why we have mosquitoes. It is habitat for many, many critters.

As I've written, it is easier carrying my videocamera in my fanny pack than my camera. This isn't a bad shot of my fancy peony. It could be a peony 'Yellow Crown'.

Poppies! My first photo was with the videocamera, so I dashed out with the good camera, and it began to rain on me. I laughed all the way up and down the sidewal!

The petunias are growing! They will, hopefully, tumble over the sides. I am hopeful!

Phoebe juvies – due to fledge yesterday!   

juvenile phoebes from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

Cinnamon and the bugs:

      

Cinnamon & bugs from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

The forest mosquitoes are atrocious.

forest mosquitoes from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

My fancy peony!

peony 'Yellow Crown' from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.