Helicopters

Remember the cluster of maple seeds from my spring collection?

They have dried up a bit, but are still beautiful.

I was inspired to paint them along with some new logs too.

Fostering

Nest No. 14

I find it fascinating that some birds,

like cowbirds, don't build their own nest.

Instead they lay eggs in the nests of other birds that

will hopefully foster and feed their young.

Prey Tell

Two new birds of prey.

A Cooper's Hawk.

Comb the Sky

An Osprey.

Awaiting the Return

She has already flown to her new home.

Begin Anew

Life begins anew. 

Remember my little Robin's nest?

More pictures on flickr.

Take a peek!

Me and My Shadow

Presentiment is that long shadow on the lawn

Indicative that suns go down;

The notice to the startled grass

That darkness is about to pass.

-Emily Dickinson

After fourteen years and seven months

we said goodbye to our Lulu.

She will live in our hearts forever.

Jardin

The weather has been cool and breezy lately,

but warm enough to pot some herbs and flowers.

These fabulous herb markers were handmade 

by a lovely lady named Polly.

More picture on flickr.

Dwelling

Two bluebirds lying on a bed of sticks and grass.

It could be a nest. It could be a pyre.

There is a fine line between life and death.

Sing Softly

These are my new Yellow Warblers

Songbirds trilling a lullaby.

Sing Softly the Refrain

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If you have a moment,

do visit the Sweet Bestiary blog,

Flor is having a puppet giveaway!

Two gentlemen bathers.

Nesting

Sorry for the fuzzy picture. It's the best I could do.

This charming American Robin built a nest on our front porch.

I have been stalking her for days, trying to take a picture.

She is not at all happy about our comings and goings

and is constantly on the move. It can't be good for the little eggs.

I do hope they will hatch!