Meadow Lands
The juvenile eastern bluebird keeps watch over the Wachusett Meadow Audubon in Princeton, MA.
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Garden Exercise Routine
This chipmunk has mastered knee bend routines in his favorite spot in the Zen garden.
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Here’s Looking at You
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.
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Oriole Arrival, Part 2
This Baltimore Oriole pair chatter as they flash through the yard, pausing for a drink before heading to the nearby forsythia bush.
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Oriole Arrival
The first Baltimore Oriole of the season cautiously checked in at the feeder in between rain showers today.
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Work and Leisure
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.
House Wren
Eastern Chipmunk
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Ground Level
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.
Lamium 
Trillium 
White Violet 
Wild Strawberry 
Euphorbia
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Ever Changing
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.
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Red Beak in the Raised Bed
The female Northern Cardinal has taken a keen interest in my garden preparations this week.
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View From the Top
The apple tree has become the favorite perch of the Northern Cardinal.
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Watch Where You Walk
Just three days after a fast-moving snowstorm, plants are popping up around my feet, thanks to the strengthening Spring sunshine. Walk lightly!
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New England Country Road
These days, I take time to savor each view on my rare car trips in search of necessary items.
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Raspberries and Cream
Yesterday’s Spring snowstorm transformed my azalea bush.
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Gardener’s Day Off
A fast-moving snowstorm delayed my plans to mulch the garden today.
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Tufted Acrobat
One of my favorite local birds displays its stay-at-home beauty salon.
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Curbside Garden Pickup
Local businesses are finding creative ways to service customers during this time of social distancing. One of my favorite nurseries allows online ordering. Pay in advance, drive to the store and park at the curb. Look for your name prominently displayed on a filled wagon or basket. Pull your purchases to your trunk, load up, return the wagon, and drive home!
