There was a profusion of delicate shadings of pink and white and yellow in the meadow this week as nearly every pear, plum and cherry tree burst forth in blossom. The entire lower end of the meadow was abuzz with the accompanying horde of pollinators. An exception to this riotous bursting forth of activity could be found up near the great cedar that overlooks the volleyball court. Here the long shadows of the fir trees that have grown so tall over the last decades delayed the blossoming of these plum trees by nearly a week.
there’s a riot going on
tall shadow casters
tall shadows
Meanwhile at the kitchen, repairs to the water heater closet got underway. Over the years,
the wood floor under the heaters has deteriorated and needs replacing.
More Bird Stories
While work was underway outside the kitchen, this little guy was found inside, exhausted and barely able to move. I was able to pick him up and carry him back outside. After a little bit of therapeutic touch and a few minutes rest, he flew to a nearby bush and hasn’t been seen since. And just today, the first two tree swallows of the season were spotted circling around the garden and considering their nesting options.
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