Author Archives: kathydoremus

About kathydoremus

Wife, mother, daughter, and friend. One who dabbles in writing, thinks in rhyme, and is utterly unable to escape the allure of alliteration:) Amateur nature photographer. A backyard bird watcher, a hiker of non-strenuous trails to waterfalls, and a fan of Atlanta sports teams. Driver of an orange Jeep Renegade who goes by the name of Earl. One who is nourished by silence, solitude, and a good cup of coffee. A lover of God’s Word and the riches that are hidden there. An extremely ordinary jar of clay who longs to see and be satisfied by the glory of God, and to somehow display that in my everyday life.

The Flavor of February: An Unexpected Flash Mob

Posted on February 21, 2019

I walked outside to get the mail yesterday afternoon and encountered an unexpected flash mob! A mob of Cedar Waxwings (they’re really called an “ear-full” or a “museum”) was swarming the three front yard Holly bushes, scarfing down the berries. … Continue reading →

The Flavor of February: Not Just Birds But Blossoms

Posted on February 17, 2019

Birds aren’t the only things adding beauty to the backyard this month, Camellia blossoms are out in abundance and the Daffodils are beginning to bloom. Right in the center of our backyard, next to the fountain, we have a colossal … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterflies and Blossoms, Lab Life | Tagged camellia, daffodils, dog rescue, flowers, gardening, hobbies, Labradors, photography | 9 Comments

The Flavor of February: Backyard Blues

Posted on February 13, 2019

The Eastern Bluebird and the Blue Jay are two year round residents in my backyard, though they show up more often in the winter months to take advantage of the fast free food. Always a fan favorite, the Bluebird (especially … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Birds | Tagged bird feeding, bird photography, blue jays, bluebirds, georgia birds, hobbies, nature, photography | 18 Comments

The Flavor of February: Thrashers and Thrush

Posted on February 10, 2019

Today’s featured guests for our “Flavor of February” series are the Brown Thrasher and the Hermit Thrush, two birds with tones of brown that make Crayola jealous! Let’s take them in reverse order of the title and begin with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Birds | Tagged beauty, birds, Brown Thrasher, georgia birds, Hermit Thrush, hobbies, photography | 6 Comments

The Flavor of February: Winter Warblers

Posted on February 7, 2019

The winter season tends to hold a lot of backyard bird activity, so I thought over the course of this month, I’d spotlight some of the birds that have been showing up…sort of give you “The Flavor of February.” How … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Birds | Tagged birds, hobbies, nature, photography, pine warbler, warblers, winter, yellow-rumped warbler | 13 Comments

Once in a Winter

Posted on January 30, 2019

I was going to say every once in awhile, but every once in a winter would be a more accurate description of how often I have a Northern Flicker show up at my feeders. Usually, these wonderful woodpeckers opt for … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Birds | Tagged backyard birds, bird photography, georgia birds, hobbies, Northern Flicker, photography, woodpeckers | 14 Comments

Every Party’s Better With Planters

Posted on January 27, 2019

This afternoon, I (translate that to say “hubby”) filled the Dogwood cavity – aka, the peanut pantry – and waited to see who would show up. The first to arrive, and therefore awarded the starring role in this post, was … Continue reading →