After a wicked hot May, we’ve had a few perfect days this June. I took the opportunity to fire up the Raku kiln and finish off some pottery that’s been waiting far too long!
the Raku kiln is sitting on top of some soft brick to protect the grass
Assisted by my faithful puppy Kato we settled in for an afternoon in the shade.
Since it’s early June there is lots of birdie action to watch. I got pics of a Redbelly woodpecker and a Downy Woodpecker hitting the suet cake. Judging by the wad of suet they were carrying away I’d say they were feeding babies.
Downy Woodpecker
Redbelly Woodpecker
There was a pair of Bluebirds checking out one of my ceramic houses.
Bluebirds
And this little ceramic owl seems a bit nervous about jumping into the fire!
some finished Raku ware