"… to be used for nature study and as a preserve for birds and other wildlife."- Carmen Hambleton Warner
That’s the way this spring has been so far, hasn’t it? The bloom schedule seems to be pretty normal this year though, which is kind of nice. I for one have been a little thankful for the cool spells because I feel that it… Continue Reading “Hot, Cold, Hot, Cold”
Check out the new Macro Photography Workshop program on the Programs Page! It’s not until August, but you may want to go ahead a register. We can only take a limited number of people so sign up soon.
Although we missed out on clear skies today, the sun could still be felt. Especially by our cold-blooded friends. Turtles galore, water snakes, and tons of frogs were basking on logs, the shore and partly in the water today. Soaking up the sun’s warmth… Continue Reading “Basking Anyone?”
Lots of new flowers to report! The warm temps. combined with the timely rains have resulted in a rush of growing and blooming! Look for the complete list at the end of the post. Here is one of my favorites despite it being a… Continue Reading “April Showers……”
Lot’s of new flowers in bloom – a new post is on it’s way! A big THANK YOU to Deb, from http://www.trekohio.com for helping to fix my picture posting problem!
A couple things to add to yesterday’s list! FlowersGrape HyacinthBloodroot BirdsYellow-throated Warbler
Well gang, things are happening but slowly. I think this week’s warmer temperatures and chances for rain will really help get things going. I’m going to list a few more flowers that are in bloom, but please keep in mind that these are the… Continue Reading “Slowly but Surely”
Stupid birds! Although to tell you the truth I used a different word when I discovered that I was NOT hearing a Black-throated Green Warbler last week. Anyone want to hazard a guess at what bird I was hearing? ……………….. A Chickadee. Can you… Continue Reading “Fooled Again!”
I couldn’t resist the Star Wars reference because I keep having to tell myself to have some patience waiting for warm temperatures and more flowers. I only have two more flowers to add to the list of bloomers – Coltsfoot and Glory of the… Continue Reading “Patience My Young Padawan….”
Here is your first list of in bloom flowers and interesting bird sightings for the 2013 season! FlowersSnow DropsSkunk Cabbagea very small cress species BirdsPhoebeRed-breasted NuthatchWood DucksMallardsCanada GooseGreat Blue HeronRed-shouldered HawkTurkey and Black Vulturesand all the regular winter feeder birds. There are a few… Continue Reading “Birds and Blooms”