birds at the feeder

This isn't a good photo of the bird feeder...I took it through a window. See the sticky note? That's to prevent birds from flying into the glass. I have never seen so many song birds at one time! I think this may be a once in a lifetime event. I counted seven tanagers, four orioles, an indigo bunting, and a couple of grosbeaks. This is in addition to the regular line up of our woodland birds--nuthatches, finches, chickadees, and woodpeckers.  I suppose our feeder is on the migration route this year.  And it's spectacular.

Plum Blossoms

I thought this photo of a wild plum might be a more interesting spring picture than the typical tulips and daffodils (though I may add those later).  At least I think it's a wild plum.  We didn't plant it, though I suppose it could have been planted by a human before us.  More likely, a squirrel did the honors.  Thank you, squirrel, because I like the fruits (if I get any before you devour them). With the rain and the warmer temps, everything is popping open at once. Obvious statement of the day: I like spring!

Siberian Squill

On days like today, I wish I didn't have to go to work.  I like my job, so that makes it easier.  The temperature is in the 60s F, the sun is warm, and the breeze is light...perfect gardening weather.  This is pretty late for my Scilla to bloom, but they look great.  They are quite tiny, barely above the grass (see the photo that shows I have to rake my yard).  The close-up photo shows their delicate blue flowers.  Pollinators have been enjoying their blossoms as much as I have.