Another walk in the woods

A Study in Scarlet

A Scarlet Tanager is studied, banded, and released at the Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory.

Joy, unexpected

The trail beckoned us

To revel in the crimson and gold

And to bid the geese good luck as they prepare for their journey

Little did we know that there would still be monarchs

And painted ladies

Sharing their beauty as well.

Going out in a blaze of colour

Peeping frog!

Hyla versicolor does not approve of the state of my windows.

Wild geese that fly ...

With a rainbow on their wings ... These are a few of my favourite things!

Have I mentioned that I love butterflies?

Neither words nor photos can do justice to the amazing air show that takes place out on our back forty these days.

My favorite weeds

The weeds and wildflowers are thriving at Casa di Rosa this summer. Anything I've planted .. meh, not so much!

My Twitter Feed these days

The persistence of patience

Many years ago, I put up some bluebird houses on our fenceline. And for many years, the tree swallows happily took up residence therein. That's cool. Tree swallows are beautiful and feisty, and are most welcome to act as pest control in our air space. But this year .. at long last .. a pair of Eastern Bluebirds are making their home here!

Happy spring, my friends!

Let the sun shine in

The denizens of the Calcium Nature Trail are awake and ready for the vernal equinox.
Happy Spring!