Meadow Lands
The juvenile eastern bluebird keeps watch over the Wachusett Meadow Audubon in Princeton, MA.
The juvenile eastern bluebird keeps watch over the Wachusett Meadow Audubon in Princeton, MA.
This chipmunk has mastered knee bend routines in his favorite spot in the Zen garden.
This brilliantly colored Scarlet Tanager paused outside my window for a short while today, just in time to be added to the bird count of Massachusetts Audubon’s Bird-a-thon.
Mass Audubon explains that “its largest fundraiser brings together supporters from across the state to raise essential funds for nature conservation, education, and advocacy”.
Because of the virus, this year all sightings were completed from the areas right around the participants’ homes.
This Baltimore Oriole pair chatter as they flash through the yard, pausing for a drink before heading to the nearby forsythia bush.
The first Baltimore Oriole of the season cautiously checked in at the feeder in between rain showers today.
I wasn’t the only one working in my yard yesterday. Fortunately, we all managed to take breaks between our labors on this warm Spring day.
Whether they spread out like cushions around my feet, or provide unexpected bursts of color in the semi-shade, early Spring perennials liven up my yard walks.
Less than three weeks ago, my Zen garden was snow-covered. Today, the white stone “river” is flowing down from the azalea, past the water irises. The bird has a perfect view from the bench.
A Zen garden is a perfect place to contemplate ever changing conditions.
The female Northern Cardinal has taken a keen interest in my garden preparations this week.
American Robins were my quiet and watchful yard companions on a cold and drizzly day.
The apple tree has become the favorite perch of the Northern Cardinal.
Just three days after a fast-moving snowstorm, plants are popping up around my feet, thanks to the strengthening Spring sunshine. Walk lightly!
These days, I take time to savor each view on my rare car trips in search of necessary items.
Yesterday’s Spring snowstorm transformed my azalea bush.
A fast-moving snowstorm delayed my plans to mulch the garden today.
One of my favorite local birds displays its stay-at-home beauty salon.