A little gosling yoga session in the late afternoon along the water. A stretch here, a stretch there. Winding down for the evening. A serene evening, where all is safe and calm. “Peace is present right here and now, in ourselves and in everything we do and see. […]
Beauty Bathing Anthony Munday (1553–1663) BEAUTY sat bathing by a spring Where fairest shades did hide her; The winds blew calm, the birds did sing, The cool streams ran beside her. My wanton thoughts enticed mine eye 5 To see what was forbidden: But better memory said, fie! […]
Allow me to first congratulate on the winning names for Mr. and Mrs. Bluebird. Submitted by Fatima Saysell, the names of Azure and Celeste have won the contest. She will be receiving an 8 x 10 print of Mr. Bluebird or of her choice. Today’s nestwatch is that […]
Mrs. Bluebird showed herself today. Mr. Bluebird has been charming and bringing mealworms to the Mrs. Bluebird and feeding her. I love hearing their little chirp in the trees, and they’re slowing getting accustomed to my presence. Mrs. Bluebird’s been rather busy at night, getting her family together. […]
Peep, Peep, Peep go the little ducklings. Peep, peep. The water’s warm. Peep, peep. And it’s sunny out. Peep, peep. What are you waiting for? Come and swim with us.
Remember Mr. Bluebird that you met the other day? He’s been fiercely protecting his nest box for his lady, along with sharing the mealworms that I put out for them. Yesterday, I decided that it was time for a house visit, and knocking in the front door I […]
O Child Beside The Waterfall By George Barker O Child beside the Waterfall what songs without a word rise from those waters like the call only a heart has heard- the Joy, the Joy in all things rise whistling like a bird. O Child beside the Waterfall I […]
Now that I’ve now become completely addicted to birds, the manor is becoming more of a wildlife refuge. The number of bird feeders have gradually grown, with a wide variety of styles and food offered. I even have huge trash bins filled with whole kernel corn for the […]
The Orioles in the area are fully represented in selected areas. Both the Orchard Oriole and the Baltimore Orioles are special due to their brilliant color. The Baltimore Oriole numbers are on the decline, and finding one, let alone finding an area where they are nesting is challenging. […]
“To Hear an Oriole Sing” by Emily Dickinson To hear an Oriole sing May be a common thing — Or only a divine. It is not of the Bird Who sings the same, unheard, As unto Crowd — The Fashion of the Ear Attireth that it hear In […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 