Julie Hayes Photography

05/05/2026

Yesterday we did another road trip. Very pretty area with trails that are easy to walk. Found 3 lifer birds! Vermilion Flycatcher, Blue Grosbeak, and Blue-winged Teal.

05/05/2026

Painted Bunting in our backyard. First time to see one!

04/02/2026

Spotted a pair of Canadian Geese at Muleshoe Bend Recreational Area today! That’s a lifer!

05/16/2023

Red-bellied Woodpecker and fledgling

05/08/2023

Backyard birds

04/30/2023

First time to see this a female Painted Bunting. Hope she brings her mate with her next time!

04/29/2023

Watching the Orioles from my patio door! Fun watching them fight over the jelly! Several males and females! Such vibrant colors! God wasn't playing when He made them orange!

04/28/2023

04/03/2023

Went to check on the caterpillars could find them but then started looking around and look what I found on the grill! Looks like I won't be cooking outside for a while! 🐛🦋

03/27/2023

Went out to water my plants and look what I found! I planted this milkweed last year and thought the freeze killed it but it came back! 🦋

Went back out and now there's 2!