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.

Thank-full

Posted on November 28, 2019

Hope your hearts are as full of gratitude as these beaks are as full of peanuts! Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted in Backyard Birds | Tagged bird photography, birds, blue jay, nature, photography, red-bellied woodpecker, thanksgiving | 3 Comments

Accents of Autumn

Posted on November 24, 2019

I admire those folks who just seem to have a knack for interior decorating…the kind who are able to transform their homes to somehow coordinate with the colors of the season. While I lay no claim to such creative talent, … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Birds | Tagged backyard birds, cardinals, hobbies, nuthatch, photography, robins, thrashers, warblers, wrens | 3 Comments

Runway Ready

Posted on November 17, 2019

Male Bluebirds (at least in my humble opinion!) are some of the most beautiful birds in the world. The ones that frequent my backyard feeders have mastered the fine art of perfect picture posing. The females are lovely too – … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Birds | Tagged beauty, bluebirds, Eastern Bluebird, georgia, hobbies, nature, photography, writing | 12 Comments

Mid-November Monarchs

Posted on November 11, 2019

Maybe they’re the kind that are always the last to leave the party, or perhaps they are perpetual procrastinators, or maybe it’s just that they simply refuse to accept the reality that summer has ended – whatever the reason, this … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterflies and Blossoms | Tagged art, autumn, beauty, butterflies, hobbies, Monarchs, nature, photography | Leave a comment

Red-bellied Regular

Posted on November 2, 2019

Red-bellied Woodpeckers are regular diners in my backyard. One of the reasons they are frequent feeders is because of the plentiful supply of peanuts that is usually available. When I really want to spoil them, I load up the cavity … Continue reading →

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

Bird Break

Posted on October 30, 2019

Some days (Okay, most days!) I find I work better if I build in some rewards – like taking “bird breaks” to step outside and snap a few photos. Here are the first five birds that made an appearance during … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Birds | Tagged birds, georgia birds, hobbies, nature, photography, wildlife, writing | 11 Comments

A Surprise Passerby

Posted on October 19, 2019

I was recently surprised by a visit from an unexpected passerby… …a female Scarlet Tanager. These birds are not common visitors to my backyard. The males, with their bright red bodies and bold black wings are easy to spot, but … Continue reading →