The Wild Gift at the Door
by Becky MacPherson I thought of you this morning [April 2] and your stories about the Mama Hummingbird building her nest purposefully in a high-traffic area, as we have a…
Mama Hummingbird, Her Babies, and a Cycle of Trust
A March 2 story in the West Seattle Blog caught my attention: a female Anna's hummingbird had built a nest on a cross-beam of the shade structure at the West…
October Sacred Rhythms: Whispers of a Falling Leaf
October carries us deeper into the season of transition. The air cools, the light softens, and the trees let go in a cascade of golden fire. In this month’s Sacred…
Male Anna’s Hummingbird Hangs Out
“Male Anna’s Hummingbird Hangs Out” was taken during a recent day in ceremony with the Zoo Animal Ambassadors at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. Hummingbird chose to take a few…
The Lonely Turkey
In 2019, the wild turkey that had been cruising the streets of West Seattle showed up in my neighborhood. I was very excited. It appeared that she had taken me…
Fountains, Feathers, and Raccoon Fuzzy Buddies
I've spent the last two months immersed in the rhythms of Nature, preparing content for July’s Sacred Rhythms: A Year of Nature's Wisdom—and as a result, I’ve become more attuned…
Great Horned Owl Bubbles asks a Question
It was the third field trip class for Listening to Zoo Animal Ambassadors, and we were visiting with old and new ZAA at Cougar Mountain Zoo in Issaquah, WA. Once…
As the Cat Turns: Feline Drama and other News
It is never boring living with my cats, but lately, life has been a bit too lively. We are all still adjusting to life with former starving stray outdoor-only cat…
Crows Rogue and Milady Sipping and Dipping
Crows Rogue and Milady showed up together this morning for breakfast at the Wild Rose Cafe. I imagine they were taking a much-needed break from the nestlings to refuel and…
Crow Reiki and Hummingbird Directions
When I went outside this morning to serve breakfast at the Wild Rose Café aka my home office, I noticed that something was wrong with crow Rogue. Although he swooped…
