By Dennis Taylor Featured today, are three little birds we often don’t see. They are small. so you have to be pretty close to even notice them. Usually they prefer to remain out of sight. All three are year-round residents in the San Miguel area. The largest of the trio, the Bewick’s wren is 5-5 ½ inches long and weighs a mere 10 grams, roughly the weight of a couple of nickels. The other two are even smaller, weighing in at 6-7 grams and averaging 3 ½ -4 inches in length. B

By Bob Graham Starting with grackles! First, let’s get the species of grackles that we see in San Miguel correct. They are not Common Grackles, a species that are very often seen in the skies of the US and Canada, but which doesn’t range into México. Also, despite at least one local publication’s claim, they are not Boat-tailed Grackles either! Except in Florida, Boat-tails rarely stray far from saltwater shores and they only range as far south as Houston Texas. Instead,

By Colleen Sorenson An ancient stream runs through our city. For centuries, its waters sustained people and wildlife, enabling settlement, nourishing orchards and livelihoods, and shaping daily life. To celebrate this ancient stream and our local artists, La Vida de Las Cachinches is a captivating new mural project along the arroyo , promoting respect and the beauty of our urban nature. Twelve San Miguel artists are coming together in April 19 th through 22 nd , partnering wi

By Ron LaGro, Founder & Designer, Armadillo Garden Tools I’ve spent much of my working life building things—custom homes, fine furniture, and implements meant to be used daily and trusted for decades. But the vision for Armadillo Garden Tools didn’t fully develop until 2015, while living in a small coastal town on the west coast of Costa Rica. I closely observed hardworking gardeners and demanding landscapes and recognized something that stayed with me. While great care was