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.

Sunny Sunday Swallowtail

Posted on August 18, 2019

Between the scorching heat here in “Hotlanta” and the duties and distractions of everyday Labs…I mean, life…I haven’t gotten out with the camera as much as I would like. So, setting the lame excuses aside, I decided to take some … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterflies and Blossoms | Tagged butterflies, flowers, gardening, hobbies, nature, photography, Pipevine Swallowtail, summer, writing | 11 Comments

A Triple Taste of Independence

Posted on August 1, 2019

Three juvenile Red-bellied Woodpeckers showed up today shortly after I filled the feeders. It seemed that each was getting its first “taste” of independence! The first youngster chose the peanut pole as his personal feeding place. I think this one … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Birds | Tagged birds, georgia birds, hobbies, nature, outdoors, photography, red-bellied woodpecker, woodpeckers, writing | 5 Comments

Peanut Poachers

Posted on July 25, 2019

The other day I filled up the peanut pole and watched as one blue bandit after another swooped in to load up their beaks. These Jays made quick work of emptying what I had just filled! I’m pretty sure that … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Birds | Tagged backyard birds, blue jays, georgia birds, hobbies, nature, photography, writing | 5 Comments

Funtastic Flitterary

Posted on July 21, 2019

Okay…so it is really a fantastic Fritillary, but the name in the title would be fitting as well. These beauties are so much fun to watch as they flit from flower to flower. I so enjoyed taking photos of this … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterflies and Blossoms | Tagged beauty, butterflies, flowers, gardening, gulf fritillary, hobbies, nature, photography | 4 Comments

A Commotion of Cuteness

Posted on July 17, 2019

The baby Bluebirds have arrived, and are causing a commotion of cuteness in my backyard! There are four youngsters this time around, and to say they are keeping Mama busy would be an understatement. While she is focused on feeding … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Birds | Tagged baby birds, bird watching, bluebirds, georgia birds, hobbies, nature, photography, writing | 14 Comments

Granny’s Gauntlet

Posted on July 11, 2019

One of the joys of blogging is connecting and being inspired by other bloggers, like “Granny” over at Granny Shot It, who recently threw down the gauntlet, issuing a “Bird of the Day” challenge. Needless to say, that sounded right … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Birds | Tagged backyard birds, BOTD, Granny Shot It, photography, red-bellied woodpecker | 8 Comments

Vibrant Visitors

Posted on July 7, 2019

Sunflowers are some of my favorite summer visitors! Seriously, it’s just about impossible to see one and not smile. My Goldfinches, who like to pick the petals to partake of the seeds, agree that their appearance is most welcome! And … Continue reading →