Scrub Jay almond pickup. Nature's blue. #scrubjay #bird #almond #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

Pink and lavender hues in the habitat. #flowers #pink #lavender #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #photography

Glorious spring rain. #springrain #raindrops #rose #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

Twins. #finch #bird #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

Dusk nap. #mourningdove #bird #flower #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #dusk #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

May Spring skies putting on a show. #MayClouds #Clouds #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #photography

Two May favorites, Hollyhocks and House Finches. Double-bloom hollyhocks are unrolling their ruffled layers. #hollyhocks #housefinch #flower #bird #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

Flitting through the habitat at dusk. #hummingbird #bird #dusk #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

Perfect Pose #finch #bird #perfectpose #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

Monday habitat visits. #bird #blackphoebe #finch #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

The habitat is alive with vibrant mix of reds and magenta today. #finch #bird #flowers #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

As the sun winds down, this gentle visitor is soaking up the final rays. #mourningdove #bird #dusk #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

Female house finch doing her full splash-and-fluff routine today. #housefinch #bird #birdbath #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

Bushtit flock visiting the habitat this morning. When they find a treat so good, they just have to hang upside down for it! #bushtit #bird #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

A blink-and-you-miss-it visit from a Black Phoebe today. #blackphoebe #bird #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

Drifting over the habitat this morning. #hotairballoon #LookUp #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #photography

The unfolding of the Hemerocallis Diva's Choice. With its ultra-ruffled edges. #HemerocallisDivasChoice #flower #ruffles #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #photography

Finch Friday #finchfriday #finch #bird #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

There is something magical about a flower that refuses to stop reaching. #hollyhock #flower #sky #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #photography

Shades of the House Finch. #housefinch #bird #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

A Wildlife Snapshot, portraits of some of the habitat visitors in the past month. #birds #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

The center of the rose is the quiet place where the magic of growth happens. #rose #RoseCenter #flower #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #photography

Brightening up the habitat with vibrant yellows and oranges. #flowers #yellow #orange #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #photography

Strolling through the backyard habitat and watching the flowers unfold is the best therapy. #naturetherapy #flowers #maycolors #stroll #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #photography

The first blueberries of the season. #BlueberrySeason #blueberries #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #photography

BlueSky Monday with Magnolia blooms. #Magnoliatree #BlueSkyMonday #bloom #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #photography

Creating safe havens for local wildlife is so important. Sunday visitors. #bird #wildlife #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

This little finch dropped by the habitat to make Saturday morning special. #finch #bird #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

House Finch Friday #housefinch #friday #bird #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

Finch Friday #finch #finchfriday #bird #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

The sun starts to fade in the background, making the yellow feathers of the finch appear to glow even brighter. #finch #bird #dusk #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

A quick visit from the Northern Mockingbird. #Mockingbird #bird #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

May magic: The butterflies have returned to the habitat. #butterflies #ButterflyReturn #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

A mother finch caring for her little one. #finch #feedingyoung #bird #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

May Colors #housefinch #flowers #hollyhock #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

Dusk Dove #mourningdove #dusk #bird #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

As the sun dips low, the last visitors linger in the habitat. #sunset #bird #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

Sunday Habitat Visits #bird #habitatvisits #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

High-pitched chatter. Hear them before you see them. The sweetest little flock of Bushtits just took over the habitat this Sunday morning. #bushtits #bird #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

The gentle beauty of a habitat scene: A quiet mourning dove sharing the ground with a tiny finch. They bring such a peaceful energy. #mourningdove #bird #finch #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #photography

Home is where the cat is . . . #Nickel #cat #CatBuddy #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #photography

Finally the elusive maestro paused for a photo. #NorthernMockingbird #bird #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

Nature's way of reminding us to slow down and appreciate the little things. #housefinch #rose #red #bird #flowers #resistwithlove #backyard-habitat #nature #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

The moon is still hanging around to wish us a lovely Saturday. Hope you have a peaceful day. #morningmoon #moon #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

Finch Friday #finch #bird #finchfriday #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

Soaking up the last minutes of Thursday's sunlight and warmth. #dove #finch #bird #dusk #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

Wildlife can bring a smile even when they're a big pest. #squirrel #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

Jay stopped by the habitat. #scrubjay #bird #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

It's cotton gathering time in the habitat. This finch is building a cozy, cloud-soft nest. #finch #NestBuilding #bird #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography

Wednesday Dusk Visits #bird #dusk #backyard-habitat #nature #resistwithlove #morepowerfulthanhateislove #wildlifephotography #photography