Yes, Green is everywhere. The trees, bushes, and plethora of plants show they are survivors—despite the harsh Wisconsin winters. "Welcome, welcome, welcome" is all I have to say. "I'm glad to see you made it!"
On my porch hangs a luscious Fuschia plant. It attracts the first hummingbird of the season. Seeing it changes the rhythm of my heartbeat for an instant.
I am been blessed with good fortune this past week as a rainbow of colorful finches line the circumference of the feeder...purples and golds. A pair of black and orange Baltimore Orioles, a bright blue Indigo Bunting and black and white Rose-breasted Grosbeak color the landscape. Mourning Doves, Downy Woodpeckers, White-breasted Nuthatches, Northern Cardinals, Blue Jays, Red-winged Blackbirds, Northern Flickers, and untold species of sparrows stop by to say "Hello" and "I'm back."
What glorious birds visit you!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Glad you are enjoying Ruby Holler :)
I'm so happy to hear that you have finally been greeted by spring/summer. It's been 17 years since I've lived in WI. Now that I live in SC, I take short winters for granted and expect birds, flowers and vegetables to show up after only a few chilly months. I'm spoiled. Still, I miss those cold, snowy winters. They build character. You are a lucky woman!
ReplyDeleteWe have an array of birds this time of year, Sharon. We have our regulars and those that stop in on occasion.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Julie. The nice weather is a welcome sight. People seem to be smiling more. 17 years is a long time to be away. Are you sure about what you said about missing the cold snowy winters? They get mighty long. It makes you appreciate the spring/summer months though. I love the cool summer nights in the north. Campfire weather!!
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