Second time now I’ve just missed a giraffe giving birth. I’ll go in the morning to get my own pictures.
Category: Fauna
Mar 18 2011
An Unexpected House Guest
I noticed (actually stepped in, barefoot) some unfamiliar poop in the entryway of our house this afternoon. I knew it wasn’t mine and instantly recognized it as lizard scat from the white tip on one end. The size told me right away that this was no ordinary reptile. It was, in fact, alligator lizard caca. …
Mar 15 2011
Birdie No More
Our pet Hummingbird up and left us for greener pastures without so much as a “thanks for all fish.”
Mar 13 2011
Baby Hummingbird Not A Baby Any More
At three and a half weeks, our Hummingbird chick is getting very close to flying around.
Mar 11 2011
Zoo Day With Heather
Spent most of the day at the San Diego Zoo with Heather. Bahati, a very pregnant 19-year old giraffe, is about to get give birth any day now. She’s almost a week overdue. We were hoping it would be today.
Mar 06 2011
Day 17 And Still Humming Along
Seventeenth day being out of the shell for this little chick. Growing fast and strong.
Mar 03 2011
RIP Swede
Brenda called me tonight and told me that her dad’s five-year old Labrador had passed away.
Mar 03 2011
New Hummingbird Chick Pics
Took some close-up shots of the two-week old Hummingbird chick outside my window.
Feb 25 2011
I Like Watching Chicks
Took some more shots of the Hummingbird chick today. Hope it and the mom make it through this weekend’s coming rain storm ok.
Feb 23 2011
Zooing With Mary and Diana
Spent a few hours at the San Diego Zoo again, starting out alone for an hour and then meeting Mary and her daughter Diana. We ate lunch at the Front Street Café.
Feb 20 2011
The Seals Of Approval
Spent some time taking pictures of the seals at the Children’s Pool in La Jolla with all four Tapias.
Feb 20 2011
Visiting Project Wildlife
Talked to Gabby Meadows, a volunteer down at Project Wildlife, a rescue and rehabilitation center for local wild animals. She put our minds at ease about what we’re doing to care for our Hummingbirds.
Feb 19 2011
More Hummingbird Caretaking
Ozzie came by to drop off a heating lamp to help keep the Hummingbird chick warm overnight while the mother is gone.
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