September 2011 – Taojones

Won’t let go

Here’s something cool written by David Bazan. I wanted to practice playing and singing at the same time. My usual M.O. is to record at least one instrument track before singing a word. In my opinion, playing and singing renders both activities a bit worse off, but this tune doesn’t want to be overproduced.

Won’t let go

Structures

Structures, a photo by Tygh on Flickr.

Here is a tiny blossom that forms at the end of these purple vines. I like the subtlety of this flower. You have to look close to even notice the bloom and the color blends into the rest of the plant.

Orange

Orange, a photo by Tygh on Flickr.

Bees are some of my favorite summer animals. This one wouldn’t sit still, but I caught him moving slowly enough so you could at least tell what it was.

Yellow

Yellow, a photo by Tygh on Flickr.

Stylish *and* tasty.

Nimble

Contortionist, a photo by Tygh on Flickr.

Bushtits look like little mice with wings. They move about in flocks while making this “pip” sound.

A BBQ today at the in-laws was crashed by a flock of about 40 of them. It was fun to watch.

White-tailed Sparrow

White-tailed Sparrow, a photo by Tygh on Flickr.

This grainy pic was taken through a window in a bit of a rush. I saw what I thought was a new bird for me. It looked kind of like a sparrow, but as you can see, it has some unusual tail markings.

In the end, I decided I was looking at a song sparrow with a few extra-stylish tail feathers.