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End of Summer Florals
Late September into October is always an interesting time in the backyard. The summer blooms are starting to look a little worn and leggy in places. I have begun to pull up plants that are past their prime and trim… Continue reading
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Frogs, Lizards and Toads… Oh my!
There are several different kinds of amphibians and reptiles living in my garden. This little guy and a couple of his frog friends decided that the bird house hanging in the flower bed would be a good place to hang… Continue reading
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From the studio
Retirement from full-time work offers lots of time to experiment and try new hobbies. I dabbled in gardening for many years, and grew more confident in those skills as I put plants in the ground and they didn’t make it,… Continue reading
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Morning in the Quiet Wild
Mornings are so calm in the quiet wild of my little backyard. These are some photos I took this morning to capture the beauty of the glorious start of a new day. This cute Wren visits the backyard every morning.… Continue reading
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More Hummingbirds!
Every morning, I sit on my back porch, coffee in hand, and watch the backyard greet the day. We have been experiencing beautiful fall-like weather with cool, clear mornings that warm up a bit in the afternoon. The skies have… Continue reading
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Hummingbirds
On a visit to Fredericksburg, I caught this very busy Hummingbird feeding on a Yucca plant. I was hooked on these little birds immediately! This little hummingbird visited the backyard with three or four friends as they migrated this fall.… Continue reading
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The Busy Life of Bees in Summer
If bees only gathered nectar from perfect flowers, they wouldn’t be able to make even a single drop of honey. Matshona Dhliwayo The bees have been very busy during the latter part of the summer. It seems as if they… Continue reading
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Hello, and welcome to the Quiet Wild Blog!
Sheri, a backyard naturalist in Cypress, Texas, shares her observations of local wildlife through her blog. With a focus on different backyard visitors each week, she invites readers to join her as she explores the calm and beauty of nature… Continue reading
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