May 2021
Butterfly
Vancouver, Washington
A turtle and a double-crested cormorant peacefully coexisting
Lacamas Lake • Camas, Washington
“Miners in the Yukon at the turn of the twentieth century woefully referred to the Golden-crowned Sparrow as the ‘no gold here’ bird, because its song resembled that depressing phrase.” (All About Birds)
Vancouver, Washington
Siberian spring beauty
Vancouver, Washington
Bushtit nest
Vancouver, Washington
The first lupine of the season!
Vancouver, Washington
The two most common birds in the woods behind the house are the Steller’s jay and the spotted towhee. This is one of those.
Vancouver, Washington
Siberian spring beauty
Vancouver, Washington
Peter considered what his father had told him — that people can’t tell the difference between real rabbits and statues of rabbits. “Must remain motionless,” Peter thought. And then he worried that he had said it out loud.
Vancouver, Washington
The species name ‘nootka’ comes from the Nootka Sound of Vancouver Island.
Nootka rose
Vancouver, Washington
I don’t know whether this is a western wood pewee or an olive-sided flycatcher, so I’ll just call him “Kevin”.
Vancouver, Washington
Scotch broom for spring cleaning
Vancouver, Washington
I saw four of these great horned owls fly by, and one was gracious enough to perch for a photo!
Vancouver, Washington
Large-leaved avens
Vancouver, Washington
Darling wee rabbit soaking up some sun!
Eastern cottontail
Vancouver, Washington
Eastern cottontail
Vancouver, Washington
Eastern cottontail
Vancouver, Washington
Eastern cottontail
Vancouver, Washington
Western wood pewee, in between sallies • I finally figured out that, if I keep my aim on the branch, he always comes back.
Vancouver, Washington
Wild irises
Vancouver, Washington
A great blue heron perches way up yonder.
Lacamas Lake • Camas, Washington
Pacific ninebark is in the Rose family (Pete, Axl, et al.).
Vancouver, Washington
Seymour says “Cheese!”
Mourning dove
Vancouver, Washington
A turtle and her nest. Get ready for turtle babies!
Painted turtle
Vancouver, Washington
An osprey on the hunt
Lacamas Lake • Camas, Washington