by Jerry Riverstone | Apr 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Suriname cherry trees are in peak bloom, attracting a riotous crowd of bees. The buzzing has been loud enough to wake me in the morning, and the sweet fragrance is wafting throughout the house.
by Jerry Riverstone | Mar 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
Sisal (agave) flowers are blooming in the gulch, and are frequented by Japanese White Eyes.Not sure if the white-eyes are attracted by the flowers, or the insects that are attracted to the flowers.Can you spot the bird?
by Jerry Riverstone | Mar 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Axis deer fawns scampering around, running circles on the grassy gulch floor. Seem to be testing out their young legs to see what they can do.
by Jerry Riverstone | Feb 13, 2016 | Uncategorized
As night falls a baby barn owl cries out incessantly from its sheltered grotto high up on the gulch wall. It repeats its sharp raspy call around 100 times a minute, imploring its mother to bring another mouse! Feed me!