Spring is so great....everywhere you look there is color popping out!
You have no idea how glad I was to see this Meadowlark! The last time we drove by this field...on old landfill that is off limits to humans....it had been MOWED! I was horrified wondering if the nests or chicks had been run over. I was so depressed that I have not gone back for several weeks. Today the grass is tall again and there was at least one Meadowlark peering out of the grass....thankfully.....until the next mowing.
I actually got closer to this one than the past ones I've seen.
At home my peonies are beginning to bloom! The pink is always first.
Peony....State Flower of Indiana
You have no idea how glad I was to see this Meadowlark! The last time we drove by this field...on old landfill that is off limits to humans....it had been MOWED! I was horrified wondering if the nests or chicks had been run over. I was so depressed that I have not gone back for several weeks. Today the grass is tall again and there was at least one Meadowlark peering out of the grass....thankfully.....until the next mowing.
I actually got closer to this one than the past ones I've seen.
At home my peonies are beginning to bloom! The pink is always first.
Peony....State Flower of IndianaA larger one already full. Lots of buds. Of course, we are getting a lot of rain, which always beats them down and ruins how nice they look, so I'm glad I got at least one photo!
The Mock Orange has one or two flowers open.
Mrs. Rosie is trying to tell me that she can't get those last 2-3 seeds....please refill.
She looks rather wistful as she studies the problem.
I almost forgot about these dragonflies mating at the wetlands....not a very close shot. If I remember from last year these are Eastern Pondhawks.
While watching the eagles the roadside was full of wildflowers. I bought a wonderful book put out my John, in Maine so I would be able to identify them this year.....and guess what....I can't find it!!!! Sigh.
2 different white ones
A very common yellow....I see it everywhere I go.
Some very tiny purple flowers
A pair of Rosie's peeking at me.
My beautiful summer Goldfinches.
A House Finch male that I fear may have that eye disease already.
A little finch or sparrow trying to pretend it is part of the feeder?
The Mock Orange has one or two flowers open.
Mrs. Rosie is trying to tell me that she can't get those last 2-3 seeds....please refill.
She looks rather wistful as she studies the problem.
I almost forgot about these dragonflies mating at the wetlands....not a very close shot. If I remember from last year these are Eastern Pondhawks.
While watching the eagles the roadside was full of wildflowers. I bought a wonderful book put out my John, in Maine so I would be able to identify them this year.....and guess what....I can't find it!!!! Sigh.
2 different white ones
A very common yellow....I see it everywhere I go.
Some very tiny purple flowers
A pair of Rosie's peeking at me.
My beautiful summer Goldfinches.
A House Finch male that I fear may have that eye disease already.
A little finch or sparrow trying to pretend it is part of the feeder?
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16 comments:
Each picture is a wonderful sight to see Mary. Why can't it always be spring? L)
Mary, love your Meadlowlark pics. The one with the black on its chest it aweome! So lucky to get the grosbeaks right at your feeder. Such striking birds.
The white and yellow daisy-looking wildflowers are called fleabane. The pure yellow ones I hope someone a little more knowledgeable than me will identify for you ... a birdwatching buddy was just asking me about those yesterday along our trail too. Nice shots.
Wow! Beautiful, colorful birds and flowers! You're lucky to have grosbeaks and meadowlarks in your yard! I have to go searching for them...
Such a beautiful series, Mary. The Meadowlark is one of my favorites...it's not only beautiful, it sings a beautiful song! I love that little red bird behind Mrs. Rosie!! Poor little House Finch!
JOan: I guess if it was always spring, we would take it for granted and barely notice what was there.
Country Dreaming: Thanks for the ID on the flowers. I've seen these yellow ones crop up in other posts, but no one seems to give them a name :-)
Kelly: Well, the meadowlarks aren't in my yard...I wish! The grosbeaks are wonderful while they stay before moving north.
Aunt B: Yes, the meadowlarks sound great, too. That red bird has a tray feeder hanging from it...my son gave me that one year for my birthday. The bird is nice and durable, but the chains are rusting.
Mary: Wonderful bird series, you have shown several I haven't seen. I can't wait until we warm some more. We still have chilly morning.
Love the pink Peonies.As for wildflowers,they sre difficult for me too,so mostly I just enjoy them.They have such a delicat beauty.
Blessings,Ruth
That Meadowlark is lovely and i love the Mock Orange, does it have a scent?
Hi Marycatching up on posts XXX Don
I have been trying for two or three weeks to get close to a meadowlark with no luck...these are wonderful images.
Wonderful photos but I especially like the Meadowlark since I don't see them out here.
Love everything!
Those Peonys are just beautiful! Mine are only up about 8-9 inches. That smell is delicious!
B.
The last photo makes me think of a trapeze artist.
I know what you are talking about the mowing. My neighbor 'warned' Jimmy he was not going to mow his back acre, but somebody will cut it for hay later. He thought we were going to be upset. The first thing I said was "we might have meadowlarks!".
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Mary: The yellow flowers are cressleaf groundsel. It is poisonous to horses and cattle. The name groundsel is from the Anglo-Saxon word groundeswelge which means "ground swallower." For additional information, I am supplying you with a Purdue University website.
http://www.btny.purdue.edu/WeedScience/2006/CressLeafG06.pdf
As always, beautiful captures on your blog. :-)
I've been gone all evening so I apologize for not leaving individual responses. The Meadowlarks are so beautiful, I wish they had more habitat left for them.
Jenny...the mock orange doesn't have much smell.
Lindy: Thanks for the info!
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