We have been having beautiful sunny mornings lately and I have been joined for my morning coffee by this beautiful Common Goldeneye. He is alone and has been here every morning. I am very happy to have him join me.

I was surprised to look up and see a couple dozen big white ducks out in my bay. It appears they are Trumpeter Swans. Some have been reported in other local areas this spring. I have not seen them here before, at least not in the last 15 years. I

This Anna’s Hummingbird has been here for a few days. He regularly perches on the top of this magnolia bush. I think he likes the view. He also likes the Cherry Tree that is in full bloom. I am hesitant to feed birds for several reasons but I plan to

This pair is often seen here. Actually the Gull, California Gull I think, is hounding the Goldeneye to steal a meal. He waits until the Goldeneye surfaces with a catch and moves in to snatch it. I see this regularly, don’t know if it is the same gull, but it