March 2021

Sidney’s life could be characterized as “in a downward spiral”. Fortunately, this was not a metaphor.
Vancouver, Washington

A California scrub-jay in the Washington wind
Vancouver, Washington

Lupines have a talent for catching raindrops and putting them on display.
Vancouver, Washington

A coypu is like and not like a beaver, and vice versa.
Vancouver, Washington

Lichens are a mix of fungus and algae that grow together for mutual benefit. Lovely!
Vancouver, Washington

Ruby-crowned kinglet. The crown is invisible. Seriously.
Vancouver, Washington

This right here is about all we got for snakes ’round these parts.
Garter snake
Vancouver, Washington

It’s a bee! It’s a fly! It’s a bee-fly!
This is a Bombylius major (“B. major” for short). It is a fly, but it closely resembles — and mimics — a bumblebee. It is a pollinator, using its proboscis to transfer pollen.
I hope it has a small, somber relative called “B. minor”.
Vancouver, Washington

White-breasted nuthatch
Vancouver, Washington

Moss reduces air pollution by absorbing pollutants. It looks cool, too.
Vancouver, Washington

Jack and Barbara take their evening constitutional.
Mallards
Vancouver, Washington