An Unexpected Visitor

This handsome fellow was by our front door this morning.  Since I already have my prince, I don't need to give him a kiss, but he's still there if any of your single ladies want to have a go at finding your prince!

Yesterday we had a visit from yet another mama deer with her very thirsty baby. Junior enjoyed a refreshing drink of water from our fountain, unaware that Casey, our cat, was lurking beneath the fountain. When Casey's presence was discovered, the little deer bolted across the yard to the safety of mom's side.

Mommie Deerest

Mama Deer has been coming by our yard nearly every day with her two adorable twin fawns. She shows them where the juiciest shrubs and plants are in our yard, just perfect for a little snack.

They still have their spots!

Isn't this little guy cute!!! I think he could almost fly with those big ears.

Some July Photos

Tom's sister, Phoebe, dropped by for a visit a week or so ago. She and her husband live in Silver City, New Mexico. Her daughter, Jennifer, lives in Grover Beach, California, which is about 45 minutes away from where we live, so when she visits Jennifer, she drops by to see us, too.

Jennifer, Mom, Tom and Phoebe

We have been lucky enough to see a pair of orioles in our yard - they come to the humming bird feeder in the late afternoons. They normally don't hang around this area, but seem to like our yard this year! We're happy to have them and hope they stay all summer.

And we always enjoy seeing the deer - even though they eat our plants! This young buck already seems to have a girl friend. But why not, he's certainly handsome!

A perfect July sunset

Breakfast Guests

The Ladies visited us this morning for breakfast!

The Bluebirds Have Returned

For the third year in a row, a pair of beautiful bluebirds have chosen our birdhouse in which to raise a family. They didn't choose the "real" bluebird house which was purchased at Wild Birds and is specifically designed for bluebirds....oh,no!They chose instead the "ornamental" birdhouse that we thought was for decoration only. Maybe they like it because it matches their feathers!
Anyway, they have been busy bringing twigs and grasses to make their home more comfortable. Once the babies have hatched, we help them out a bit by supplying freeze dried worms (yum).

Are you about finished there?

What a beautiful house - I love the color!

I think this one will do.

Where do you want this, honey?

Bluebirds

There was a befuddled bluebird on the patio this morning trying to engage his reflection in our window. He was quite persistent - bumping into the window countless times. Fortunately, I don't think he hurt himself! Come out of there and fight like a bird!

"The bluebird carries the sky on his back"......HDThoreau

This is the time of year that the elephant seals come ashore to give birth to their pups. There is a large rookery just north of San Simeon near Piedra Blancas lighthouse right on Highway 1. Here are some photos taken a year ago. The large bulls can weigh as much as 5000 pounds and are very territorial. Check out this web site for more information and photos! www.elephantseal.org/

WILDLIFE PHOTOS

The Hummers really love our feeders. Sometimes there are over a dozen trying to eat at one time. This silly squirrel was determined to get a free meal.

Mr. Sea Otter lives in the aquarium in Monterey Bay. What a wonderful place to visit. Mr. Bunny enjoys nibbling on the flowers in our garden.

This little guy was pretty thirsty!

Blue Heron at Morro Bay