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08/10/2026

The Bees Knees

Always a summer favorite when the hydrangeas are in bloom here on New England lawns.

Pro Note: Not all Hydrangea’s are pollinator friendly. Did you know most of the showy version you buy for their pure color pop are sterile? Yup, like most hydrangeas the flower is made of two types of florets the large showy petal “ sterile” floret and the smaller fuzzy “fertile” florets hiding deep inside the cluster.
Cheers to feeding the birds and bees in your yard

08/05/2026

The girls are getting it done. Look how laden she is with pollen that she is carrying around to share.

How pollinator friendly is your yard? my neighborhood is literally buzzing with amazing pollinators.

Pro Note: western Honeybee
Apis Mellifera

08/04/2026

Love is not deceptive it doesn’t lie. Love draws us into its embrace by its pure essence
Like a honeybee to the lily

Pro Note
YellowWater-lilies attract pollinators during the summer months through their bright color and scent. They provide abundant pollen and often close tightly at night trapping pollinators to provide heavy pollination.
These bright yellow floating cups symbolize joy and enlightenment

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07/09/2026

There is something so peaceful about life on the river ..
Cedar Waxwing stopped by to contemplate dipping his toes in

Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum

07/07/2026

Portsmouth from any angle never disappoints

Hope you are all having a great Holiday week!🇺🇸🇺🇸

I’m always looking for new places to explore the fireworks, let me know your favorite locations

05/25/2026

Cheers to a great Memorial Day surrounded by your family friends and all you love . Honoring all those great men and women who served to protect our democracy here

American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla

Pro Note: New world warbler. Males as seen here are black with gorgeous orange plumage the females have such a beautiful yellow and gray coloration. They migrate from south and Central America and can be found here in New England in forests, woodlands or shrubby areas. Constant flitting and fluttering with diet rich in insects, as seen here they use the fanning of their tail to flush out insects. They don’t sit still long are difficult to see do to their small size and ability to hide in their habitat.
Listen during mating season for the males singing.. their series of quick high pitched notes often ended with accented phrase..often compared to a sneeze

05/23/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea

Always fun to spot one of these herons when I am out. This was one of a nesting couple starting to build a nest up in the trees, judging by the number of branches he kept dropping it’s gonna take a while.

Pro Note: coastal heron, Normally seen in south and North America normally in southeastern United States, their range has been expanding Northward and can now be found in southern New England, which is where I found 2 nesting couples. The yellow crown is hard to see unless good lighting . This one was tucked way up in the tree canopy .

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05/18/2026

A round of applause for this sweet female Bluebird who has raised yet another successful nest of baby bluebirds.

With all the challenges from predators trying to get to her young I am always in awe that any young survive

Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis

Pro Note: These colorful songbirds normally applaud the oh so dramatic and colorful male of the species, the females are more muted but still oh so gorgeous . Its Latin name Silvia is derived from the Latin word Blue or heaven. Quite accurate description wouldn’t you say. These friends are year round residents here in Portsmouth NH, adding much joy to backyards every season.

05/16/2026

Our tiny friends have arrived in New England again. So amazing and powerful for such a tiny frail bird.

Ruby Throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris

Pro Note: these small birds travel thousands of miles during migration. The males arrive a week or so ahead of the females. You will see them wearing insects along with the nectar of tubular flowers. The females will use spider webs when crafting their nests. Always a joy to watch in back yard gardens

05/14/2026

Now there’s a Striking fellow

Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula

Pro Note: These song birds have arrived from as far away as South America. The males do not get adorned with their rich orange plumage until their second year , the females have a gorgeous olive yellow plumage, look for them weaving their hanging nests in the tree canopy .
Unlike most birds they will gladly eat tent caterpillars. Look for them high up in the tree canopy where they forage for insects and fruit. Always a joy this time of year

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