Saturday, May 23, 2009

Something new......

....I have something new to ponder.....
But.....first some news.....after much searching thru "bird" books, the Internet and three Park Ranger brains (one of which is a "bird" guy)....we have come to the conclusion that Shamu is a........drum roll, please........A White Breasted Nuthatch.......taadaa!!
And the biggest news.......Last night we "think" we saw some downy little brown feathers in the box.......maybe we have baby Shamus or would it be Shamis?? We'll keep you posted....
Now.......for my new ponder.......what is this flower??

They seem to grow in pods or groups and as you can see they are light lavender....

The bushes are sort and full ....with these nasty thrones.......wowziers!!

My mom thinks they are small Locust trees.....what's your thoughts???

I need a "plant" guy Ranger.........





6 comments:

  1. The baby birds would of course be "Sham-Wows" :) and don't you know a dogwood when you see one. I thought mom had taught us that one long ago!!!!! HAHAHAHA

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  2. How fun! I love nuthatches and how they can go up and down a tree, forward and backwards. Cute!

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  3. The pictures are awesome. Your heading picture is stunning!! Glad you were able to find out what type of bird that is. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  4. I just sat here catching up on several of your last post from last time I visited. I'm just cracking up as I always talk as though it was coming from the animal too. The hummer caption..priceless! Consider Hallmark!!

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  5. Your Shamu is just gorgeous! I have no idea about your plant....

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  6. Definitely not dogwood! Otherwise, can't help you. Sorry.

    But I do love the nuthatch.

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