Thank goodness for these daffodils, tucked in on the edge of our woods. Every spring, I somewhat obsessively watch this little spot, knowing that when I see yellow blooms, our winter hibernation will be officially over.
That there is a hyacinth, my potted hyacinth from last Easter, transplanted to the garden bed. I watch it obsessively, too.
Our property has little surprises everywhere. The wooded area is overgrown with brambles and wild roses and later on in the season, poison ivy. Beyond the shed, right at the edge of the property line are some forsythia bushes. I donned my hazmat suit the other day and fought my way out there, thinking it was time to force some pretty yellow blooms. Smile.
Also on the edge of the property:
The remains of a house. It’s right by the road and the ground above those stones is fairly flat. If you walk down to the road, you can see more of it. I wonder who lived there? And just how long ago was it built?
I managed to get a photo of our elusive cardinal. As I opened the blinds in the den early one morning, I saw a woodpecker, several sparrows, 2 blue jays, and the cardinal. Things were hoppin’ out by the maple tree. I ran for the camera and with the help of my telephoto lens, managed a slightly blurry shot.
And finally, one of the neighbor’s cats. This one likes to hang out in the back forty. And take naps. And taunt Scout. He wasn’t in the mood for a photo shoot:
He was ready for some jungle exploration.
It’s going to be an unseasonably warm day today. 80 degrees.
Be sure to come back on Wednesday. I have a book review for a book I really loved. And I’m giving one away.
what gorgeous pictures Claudia!! I have never seen a cardinal in real life- I wish we could attract one to our feeders. I’m so excited to see your hyacinth come up-mmmmmm the smell will be heavenly! Happy Spring to you- I am glad it’s finally here :)
Glad that you are not missing all of the garden blooms… it was nice for these to cooperate with your travel schedule. :-) I can never get bird pictures… I need a better lens.
Going to be quite warm here today too. Spring better stick around for a while because I’m not liking the thought of summer right on it’s heals. Last year spring was very short… too short when all of a sudden summer came blasting through the neighborhood.
Di
Aaaahh~~ gorgeous shots of early spring Claudia! 80 today here too:)
love spring! Hope you can get out and enjoy:)
paula
Hi Claudia, isn’t today gorgeous? Almost too warm but you’re not hearing me complain. I loved walking through your yard with you and seeing all the signs of spring. Ciao, bella! xxoo
Dear Claudia,
I still have no daffodils blooming here, on my property–but the Forsythia, are in bloom here too, we do have some bushes of that,too.
Crocuses are beautiful, in my garten-but the Hyacinth`s are also not more than green leaves ,yet.
You lives in a beautiful spot, too I love your “jungle” :)-
Hugs,Dorthe
LOVELY POST CLAUDIA, YOUR YARD IS FULL OF SPRING, AND IT LOOKS SOOOOOO GOOD, I CAN FEEL IT IN MY BONES WITH THIS LOVELY WEATHER WE ARE HAVING.
HOPE YOU GET A CHANCE TO WORK IN YOUR GARDEN
SOON. RIZZI
I know how happy you are that the weather has changed and you can get outside and see all these signs of spring!!!! I would love to know about that house!
We had our gorgeous weather yesterday(Sunday). 83 degrees and actually quite warm and humid! Not that I am complaining…! Today around 70 and overcast with rain showers…April showers, you know. Glad you are enjoying your early Spring too!~Hugs, Patti
I see nary a patch o’ snow. Has it all melted?
Oh how exciting! I love going outside in early spring to see the plants waking up from their long winters nap! You are going to have plenty of blooms soon!
Hugs,
Terri
Wow, at first I
thought that was
a WOLF in the last
shot, until I looked
closer!! Isn’t it
great how color in
the landscape ~ be
it plant or bird ~
just POPS this time
of year? On the surface
it’s still kind of
ugly out, unless we
tilt our lens and
notice the small things
that stand out, which
is what you’ve demonstrated
beautifully, here.
Thank you!
xx Suzanne
Claudia, you must be in a warmer zone than me. My daffodils are no where near ready to bloom. It’s so lovely seeing signs of spring after our harsh winter, isn’t it?
Every time I see a cardinal, I think of my mom. It was her favorite bird. I also loved the photos of the robins in your last post. They’ve arrived in Massachusetts, too. They are the most fun to watch in the birdbaths as they bathe with reckless abandon.
That cat looks HUGE! If you hadn’t said it was a neighbor’s cat I would have thought you’d captured a small wildcat of some kind!
Enjoy the weather. We’re back down in the 40’s and 50’s for a while, with rain moving in… Donna
Claudia: I just love the pictures you took today. When I saw your comment, I read it immediately. You know I love it when you visit. You were one of my first followers and friends. You hold a special place in my heart. Have a wonderful week. Hugs, Martha
Spring is my favorite time of year. I love it when the bulbs start peeking up everywhere!
Eighty degrees!? No kidding! Glad to see you back home. I peeked in at a couple of your “away” posts. Fun to see your old apartment and that part of the country generally. Glad you had time to snap a few pics. I was blown away by your new miniature wicker chair. Just exquisite! SO glad spring is finally happening your way.
What….the daffs are up? Time for the G.B. to get back home. Yipeeeeee…
Sorry, I’ve been soooooo relaxed poolside on this trip. Don’t want to miss one part of being outside after the long winter.
Should get back to normal next week when back home.
beautiful stroll around MHC, claudia. i have a little replanted hyacinth that i’m watching, too!
stone walls are all over new england. they’re so pretty. do you think that was a house or maybe just a property line? we were letterboxing last week in the woods and came upon some. so cool and historic.
happy tuesday
xo
elyse
oh my goodness..Three of my all time favorite things, robins, daffies and forsythia and…. deocrah eagles too!
Are we living in parallel universes? lol
I have not looked at the decorah family today. I watched far too long yesterday..I am also peeking in on emma the hummingbird? you too?
:D
xx
z
Hi Claudia: I am enjoying your photos and seeing the surrounding land you have. Looks like a lot of maintenance to keep up with. I am hoping for a postage stamp sized lot next move. This having acreage is more work than I like. Happy Spring and Birds Who Sing…
Such lovely photos…yes spring is here too…it does make one feel so happy. Have a lovely day. xoxo
Wonderful to see spring in coming finally, so gorgeous daffodils… and the cardinal is a great shot!!!
hugs dear Claudia
we have the same flowers!!! lol. i use to force dogwoods when i lived in georgia, but that was in march…haha.
i love the house remains. my mom grew up in maine and you can find stones like that all over the place in new england. very enchanting!!!
right…80 degrees and then today…what???? like freezing and rain. april showers for sure!
take care claudia.
sue
I loved your property tour today! That stone wall has me intrigued. I love running across things like that.
I (like Kim) have never seen a cardinal in real life. That color is amazing!
Hugs,
Jill
I remember cardinals from living in Ohio but it’s been decades since I last saw one. I forgot just how colorful they are. And wouldn’t it be interesting to know more about the house that was? Have a wonderful week.
PS 80 degrees sounds so good to me.