Don’t Pet Spot~

On April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 By cindy knokeIn Conservation, Coyotes, HOLLER HAPPENINGS, MY PHOTOGRAPHS, Wild Life160 Comments

Coyote walking through a grassy field, with its tongue out and alert expression.

He bites,

A coyote sitting in tall grass, with greenery in the background.

he’s hungry,

A coyote standing in a dry, grassy field with a curious expression.

and he’s wild.

A coyote sniffing the ground in a grassy field.

Spot probably got kicked out of the coyote pack which sometimes happens.

A coyote walking through a grassy field, with its tongue out, showcasing its natural habitat.

Loner’s like Spot have a tougher time hunting and surviving.

A coyote lying on the grass with a stick in its mouth, surrounded by sparse vegetation and flowers.

Don’t try to take his bone, he wouldn’t like that…..

A coyote lying on the ground in a grassy field, looking toward the camera with a relaxed expression.

But Spot looks quite healthy and curious!

A coyote standing in a field of dry grasses, looking towards the camera with a slight smile.

The loners let humans get closer,

A coyote standing in a natural habitat with tall grass and wildflowers.

but I keep my distance.

A soaring hawk with outstretched wings against a clear blue sky.

The Red Tailed Hawks came closer too, curious about the brave coyote and the cautious human.

A golden eagle with outstretched wings perched against a blue sky.

Cheers to you & Hope All is Well from The Holler’s wild ones~

We See You~

On June 4, 2025November 6, 2025 By cindy knokeIn Birds, Conservation, HOLLER HAPPENINGS, MY PHOTOGRAPHS, REVERIES, Wild Life273 Comments

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You bird watcher,

you.

You think,

you watch us?

Our lives depend,

on watching you.

We appreciate,

your jelly,

but we don’t really trust you.

You are a human after all.

Cheers to you from the wise and wonderful Holler Hooded and Bullocks Orioles~

For more on these orioles see:

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Bullocks_Oriole/overview

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Hooded_Oriole/overview

Happy Easter Wishes~

On April 18, 2025April 18, 2025 By cindy knokeIn Birds, Conservation, HOLLER HAPPENINGS, MY PHOTOGRAPHS, REVERIES, Wild Life243 Comments

Flying,

to you,

from The Holler,

and,

your feathered friends! (note the hummingbird’s tongue)

Cheers to you & Happy Easter~

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( • .•)
/ >🥕

Hollerites~

On April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 By cindy knokeIn Birds, Conservation, HOLLER HAPPENINGS, MY PHOTOGRAPHS, Wild Life273 Comments

Our tiny,

mighty,

sleepy,

Holler hummers,

are flying jewels,

in the garden.

They make every Holler day,

a happy day.

Cheers to you from The Hollerites~

BOO!

On October 31, 2024October 31, 2024 By cindy knokeIn Conservation, HOLLER HAPPENINGS, MY PHOTOGRAPHS, REVERIES, Wild Life267 Comments

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To you,

from The Holler,

silent Slytherins,

of the night,

& Happy Halloween!

My best guess creepy crawly identification in order are: Rustic Sphinx Moth, Green Darner Dragonfly, and the rarely seen, mildly venomous, nocturnal California Lyre snake. I welcome any corrections~

Unleash the Beast~

On September 23, 2024September 23, 2024 By cindy knokeIn Birds, Conservation, HOLLER HAPPENINGS, MY PHOTOGRAPHS, Tech Marvels, Uncategorized, Wild Life244 Comments

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Meep Meep’s secret speed source revealed!

(Let’s keep his secret just between us.)

Cheers to you from The Holler’s Monster Energy drinking always running Roadrunner~

Mocked~

On July 3, 2024July 3, 2024 By cindy knokeIn Birds, Conservation, HOLLER HAPPENINGS, MY PHOTOGRAPHS, REVERIES, Wild Life229 Comments

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It’s good,

to be mocked,

by a mockingbird.

They are valiant creatures who keep poisonous snakes from the garden.

Here are just a few examples of their mimicry. They even imitate weed whackers at The Holler!

Cheers to you from The Holler Mockers~

Goldies~

On April 21, 2024April 21, 2024 By cindy knokeIn Birds, Conservation, HOLLER HAPPENINGS, MY PHOTOGRAPHS, REVERIES243 Comments

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Flying,

sunbursts,

in the garden.

This handsome boy,

is a Hooded Oriole,

and this is a male Bullocks Oriole.

The males are clearly striking.

But the females,

have their own more subtle beauty.

Male Hooded and Bullocks sharing the jelly!

Cheers to you from The Holler flying sunbursts~

Greedy Gawpers~

On April 10, 2024April 10, 2024 By cindy knokeIn Birds, Conservation, HOLLER HAPPENINGS, MY PHOTOGRAPHS, REVERIES, Wild Life185 Comments

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Gulp grape jelly,

gobbling a gallon in a week.

They love to guzzle,

and gape,

at the odd creature,

who gives them grape.

They don’t grumble and nicely share,

as long as there’s generous gobs of grape.

Cheers to you from the glorious, glutinous, Holler Acorn Woodpeckers~

Nervous Napper~

On April 7, 2024April 7, 2024 By cindy knokeIn Birds, Conservation, HOLLER HAPPENINGS, MY PHOTOGRAPHS, REVERIES213 Comments

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Holler Hummers,

are avid human watchers.

Especially when they need a safe siesta spot.

They know the nearby human keeps attacking hummers at bay,

allowing the tired hummer to nap-away.

Cheers to you from the nervously napping Holler hummer~