Mother Nature is two-faced, there’s no question about it. I’m still wearing winter coats and scarves on my way to work, I’m putting the heat on in the den at night. On Sunday, my friend Susan sent me a photo of the falling snow in her backyard and my friend Kim posted the all too familiar picture of the stabbed snowman because in upstate New York where she lives, they got almost a foot of snow.
Even though the temperature keeps fluctuating, there are other greater rituals in place. Regardless of snow or wind or ice, the daffodils send up their bright shoots, the crocuses blossom and many of the birds who wintered elsewhere come home. These photos were taken in Central Park this past weekend.
All photos courtesy of Murray Head
Behold the magnificent Blue Heron captured in flight!
Blue Heron
There’s no more snow in the park BUT we do have Snow Drops! Aren’t they pretty?
Spring Snow Drops
Even though Cardinals hang around all year, they are so beautiful and regal, how could I not include him in this array of seasonal color?
Regal Red Cardinal
A splash of sunshine in your garden.
A Bit of Sunshine
I love it when I hear the first Red Wing Blackbird arrive at our feeder. They have a very distinct and melodic trill.
Love His Epaulets
The first purple crocus each year reminds me that Spring is truly on my doorstep.
Hello Spring!
Bill Ding and his band of clowns are the security patrol for this blog site. He is a favorite toy from the 50*s. By the way sometimes a blog is just an ego-maniacal stream of conscience.
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