Wednesday afternoon, Sylvia and I went for a walk. As we went out the door, we noticed that the hyacinth was beginning to open. I’m sorry, but a strong wind was blowing it around so the image is a bit fuzzy. We stopped to admire its beauty.
We walked around the house where some crocus blossoms were open. The earlier (more protected ones) are through blooming, but these are in full glory. The we saw the bee as it went about its busy work. Can you see her there on the right? Isn’t that great?
Our walk resumed and we continued to see the signs of spring everywhere we looked. However, the wind was strong and cold, so we returned to the house after about 20 minutes of discovery and shooting photos from the four corners. I’ll try to post them next week.
Other Sightings
Later we saw the eagle again. I first saw it as I sat here at the computer two or three weeks ago. While looking out the window toward the barn, I saw a huge bird come sailing around the barn very fast. It quickly disappeared behind the garage. What a surprise! What was it? It wasn’t a vulture, even thought they will be here in large numbers in a few weeks or days. It looked like an eagle. I’ve seen it several times since then and there is no doubt.
Grackles have come back and I’ve seen a couple of eastern blue birds. Warm weather can’t be too far away.
The grass is beginning to turn green and that means the snow blade and front-end loader will come off the tractor and the mower deck will go on.
Finally, the lead-gray skies are giving way to the beautiful dark blue skies that characterize our summers. Life is good!
Beautiful, Chuck! Lots of things are blooming down here as well, but I’m not sure which bulbs you can plant in FL. Wish I did know. Guess I should Google it, huh?
Justine 😮 )
The nature is throbbing with life. How nice.
I think lambs are a bit large for the eagle, but watch out for that cat-eating coyote. He’d love to have lamb.
I saw the bee first. I watched her until she stopped at a blossom and then I took the shot. I tried to get a better shot of her on another blossom, but she decided to leave the area. Oh well . . .
Thanks for showing us the beauty around you on your stroll. I came by from Lin’s place… She had such nice things to say about you. Nice to meet you! 🙂
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The bee in the picture was a lovely little surprise. Did you notice her first or was it a surprise for you as well? (sorry, just fascinated by pictures like that… :))
Lin wrote such a lovely post about you that I just had to come and meet you. I’m glad that I did because I really enjoy your style of writing. What a refreshing peek into the beauty and freshness Spring brings with it.
Hi, I found your blog from Lin’s site. Great post!
Go peek at my blog again today.
WOW! Cool!! An Eagle??!! In your yard? Gees, I get excited when Bernice the Pigeon flies in.
I really loved your signs of Spring today–the brave hyacinth standing tall, the little bee butt in the air, blue birds returning. Yea!! I actually saw a violet in the yard on Saturday….while I was cutting the grass. Yes, I cut the grass–it just made me feel better! I’m putting on shorts today, it’s gonna be 50!
An eagle? I’ll have to keep an eye out for it. They don’t eat lamb do they?!?!
I saw my first coyote the other night so I am worried for my lambs. We have three moms due any day now.