Unexpected Lifer: Yellow-headed Blackbird

Posted Jess Yarnell4 CommentsPosted in Birds

It’s not every day that you look out your window and see a lifer bird at your feeder!

Yellow-headed Blackbird
Yellow-headed Blackbird

This is a Yellow-headed Blackbird. He showed up on a gray, icky day after Tropical Storm Eta passed through the state. His normal range is west of the Mississippi River, but there are regular reports of vagrants in Florida. A Yellow-headed Blackbird was photographed flying over Lake Apopka on November 3; it’s possible that this is the same bird.

Friday the 13rd brought some good luck as I updated my Life List!

Introducing Little No-Name!

Posted Jess Yarnell1 CommentPosted in Cats

We’ll take a break from our regular birding posts to introduce you to the little girl who just adopted my parents…

Hello World
Hello World

This little rascal is quickly captivating our hearts. She’s just eight weeks old and so tiny! Her favorite place is her blue condo.

Happy Girl
Happy Girl

She’s a regular busy bee, always on the move with her toys and, well, anything that moves. Except when she’s asleep…

Sleepy Girl
Sleepy Girl

I have a feeling that my shorter-angle lenses will get a workout with this little cutie around. Who can resist this face?

Want to Play?
Want to Play?

I will let her introduce herself. She’s quite vocal! Maybe soon she’ll tell us what her name is! :)