Newcomers
We can honestly say that we have Eastern Bluebirds nest building and preparing to create life right in our own little yard! A few weeks ago Musa noticed a bluebird sticking her head out of one of the houses the kids built, but then they seemed to disappear. Today the happy couple were happily moving in, busily taking nesting materials into the house. We have tried for several years but we have never been able to attract them. The wooden houses and all the precious little hands that worked so hard making them...must have made the difference. What an honor.
The yard came alive today with big bumble bees, butterflies and moths. Spiders are crawling about, the trees are blooming....our eyes are itching. We spent the last several days digging in the garden, planted a whole garden box full of different sunflowers, planted our red and green lettuce, kale, brocolli and brussel sprouts. We are going to spend our rewards certificate from the local nursery and plant some berry bushes.
The cycle of the seasons continues on...
We can honestly say that we have Eastern Bluebirds nest building and preparing to create life right in our own little yard! A few weeks ago Musa noticed a bluebird sticking her head out of one of the houses the kids built, but then they seemed to disappear. Today the happy couple were happily moving in, busily taking nesting materials into the house. We have tried for several years but we have never been able to attract them. The wooden houses and all the precious little hands that worked so hard making them...must have made the difference. What an honor.
To many people reading this post it may seem quite absurd that in this crazy hectic world full of angst and heartache...that one could get so excited about a bird. I make no apologies. Nature is my cathedral. Trees, grass, insects, wildlife and water are my children's' classroom and textbooks. I challenge anyone to write and deliver a lesson plan that would teach as much and create as much conversation and wonder as those two little beautiful birds did today. It makes it so exciting to see what tomorrow will bring.
We also have the Brown Thrashers back and I believe I saw a Cedar Waxing today. I always love this time of year. All the birds are migrating again. It is fun to see the different kinds stop by the feeders. The Brown Thrashers have these enormous beaks, I love to see them drink water.The yard came alive today with big bumble bees, butterflies and moths. Spiders are crawling about, the trees are blooming....our eyes are itching. We spent the last several days digging in the garden, planted a whole garden box full of different sunflowers, planted our red and green lettuce, kale, brocolli and brussel sprouts. We are going to spend our rewards certificate from the local nursery and plant some berry bushes.
The cycle of the seasons continues on...
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