After weeks of rain, yesterday was a bright sunny day. I enjoyed sitting outside capturing some critters and plants in the bright sunshine, like this Harris’s Antelope Squirrel.

The bees were buzzing in the fairy duster and honeysuckle plants.

Our large croc sat in the sun and shadows filtered through our pergola.

A Curved-Bill Thrasher lands on a barrel cactus.

Curved-Bill Thrashers are the bully birds of the backyard. My husband commented that it’s a good thing they aren’t the size of German Shepherds or we’d be shredded.

Mama quail finding a snack of birdseed. Quail scratch the ground with their feet hunting for food.

This is called a Blue Potato Bush. I liked the light on these blossoms.

A House Sparrow landed on an aloe vera plant.

We have a bouquet of glass flowers by the outdoor fireplace that was left by the former homeowners.

Which photos are your favorites?

What are your weekend plans?