Jodi,this has been in our paper the last week or so and i forget to go look at it.I live in Oceanside,and i understand there are a couple more here. A couple of years ago one of our weekly columnists set up a camera on a hummingbirds nest outside his bathroom window,that was interesting as well. My #1 son when he was young hand raised an owl from a baby to an adult,also a hawk and a possum.We live on the edge of a canyon and there were always babies falling from the nests. Yes the humane society knew about it,and even saved mice for his owl,and found his possum a couple times when it got away,and returned them back to him free of charge.Both he and #2 son used to help out at the humane society back then,this was in the 60'early 70's before the HS got so uppity,and political.JMO Kathi

Congrats, eld! It's a beauty too. I now have an artificial orchid because I just can't get them to rebloom. I currently have just leaves from a miniature one I couldn't refuse. I admire your patience and willingness to keep it alive. You were rewarded handsomely! :)

Whistling ducks at the boat ramp - they're so odd-looking. I had to look them up to learn what they were. Hard to tell in the photo, but their bills and feet are bright pink.

Another pet photo - scruffy kitty - her fur was still growing back since being rescued...