We have waited through the spring for warmer weather. Now it is here and we are seeing things come to life again. The red shouldered hawk is still making it's early morning and mid afternoon rounds. It's high pitched screech reminds us that we should be prepare to look deeply into the sky if we want to catch a glimpse of it's flight.
The hawk is a spirit animal that reminds us to look deeply into our world. To seek with our mind's eye the detail we need to proceed with our life goals.
I have been working on a drawing of the hawk and will be posting the completed drawing soon.
The warm weather has brought our pond fish back to active life. I had seen them earlier this spring. Happy that I had safely over wintered them. But, then they disappeared. I didn't see them for a few days, Believing that perhaps the hawk, racoon or our visiting Mallard duck couple may have eaten them; I purchased some new fish to add to the pond. The big fish returned the very next day. We now have a total of seven fish in the pond. Also, the frogs have returned.
Not only is the pond teeming with life. the flowers have also brought their beauty with this warm weather. We can enjoy our deck, yard and company in the beauty of our little bit of paradise. We were fortunate to share some family time with the grand kids this past weekend. Looking forward to more outdoor activities as we anticipate the arrival of the Germans. Here are just a few shots of the flowers in bloom currently.
I planted the foxglove to ward off the deer. They seem to work and have taken to the shady light of the woods. Hopefully they will keep spreading deeper into the woods.
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| Planted this Dianthus the second year we were here, it now returns each year. |
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| The Cranes Bill is just beginning to bloom. |
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| Caught this bee enjoying the Bluestar |
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| pretty pink columbines |
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| Deck planter |
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| Bocce Girl loves her Foxgloves |
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