Northern Pacific Rattlesnake-Crotalus Oreganus Oreganus

The crew pruning almost stepped on this engorged rattler. Fortunately they were not wearing ear phones.

Fallstreak Holes-Altocumulus cloud layer in Adelaida sky when aircraft cuts through

Wild Boars Gone Wild

Damage to our neighbors sod entrance. They are hungry and thirsty and sod is irresistible.

Tarantula

Every fall we encounter these although the drought limits sightings.

Jake making bacon and protecting the vineyard

Whalebone Vineyard

The vineyard has never looked better. The green grapes will soon undergo veraison and turn purple as berry growth stops and ripening begins.

Deer and pig trail in uncut oat hay field

Sky filled with swallows feasting on midges – San Juan River NM

Can you spot the Great Blue Heron?

Mookie, Primo, and Mole (moh-ley) in the lupine

Great wildflowers this spring!

Giant rattlesnake skeleton

Looks like it’s that time of the year again-watch your step!