Spring time has arrived and the animals are mating outside my office window. A vermillion flycatcher swoops through the air, catching bugs to eat.

Vermillion flycatcher.

At home, my backyard is loaded with a dozen different types of wildflowers and flowering bushes.

Brittle bush.

Bees were buzzing around as I watered.

Fairy duster.

Some of the plants were apparently planted by birds pooping out seeds. Every year I get one or two new varieties.

Purple flower.

I was out this morning doing some yardwork. My egg party is Sunday and I have to get things ready for the egg hunt.

Penstamen and macrame owl.

Wednesday through Saturday I have a testing project in parking lots. I hope something interesting turns up.