Tuesday, April 30, 2013

It's Nesting Season

A pair of mourning doves have been spending a lot of time
on the transom ledge above the front door.



I open the door and go out.  They fly away, but not too far.
Just out to the spruce in the yard.


After opening the door dozens of times 
and pulling down all their twigs and grasses several times, 
I think I've convinced them not to nest above the front door.


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p.s.   They've moved around to a basket 
on top of the shelves on the side porch!


The Earliest Tulip

Tulipa bakeri 'Lilac Wonder'






ditto 

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

The Bees in the Willows

On a warmish afternoon the pussy willow is abuzz.
The honey bees seem to love it as much as I do.
Look how full the pollen sacs on their rear legs are.
It's a pity there's another bit of wintery weather forecast.