Tag: wildlife
-
The Not-so-threatened Java Sparrow
We refilled the bird feeders two days ago, and the birds came back within the hour. I enjoy them, and so do the cats (we watch “kitty TV” out the window) so I try to keep fresh seed out there. When I first put in the feeders, I attracted a lot of doves. I don’t…
-
A Whale Tale and other things
Yesterday I saw my first humpback whale. It was both very exciting and very anti-climatic at the same time. When you see photos, you’ll understand why. J had duty yesterday and I wanted to get out of the house, so I drove through downtown and past Diamond Head to where some of the really good…
-
The Gecko Conundrum
The gecko. The gecko perfectly embodies the strangeness that is Hawai’i. To understand what I mean, you need some background information about these small creatures and my experiences with them. First, you need to know that I have cats. Two of them. One of them is content to spend her days sleeping on my bed…
-
Unpacked
We opened the last box yesterday, so I guess we’re officially unpacked. Of course, there are some things that are going to stay in storage for a while, but I don’t really count those. It’s been a long week, and I’m glad that I’ve gotten down to the organizing and cleaning and decorating stage. I…
Joanna Volavka 