Eastern Cottontail Rabbit In Our Frontyard ~ 2013 🐰
Tag: Spring
Our Texas Frontyard In Spring 2013
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Our Texas garden in the front of the house ~ 2013
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Beautiful Colors of Spring (13)
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Texas Sunset In Spring 2012
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A New Fence Pole & An Old Dismantled Shed ~ 2013
One of our fence poles didn’t have a cap to cover it. When it rained the pole collected water. Over time the metal started to rust through and didn’t hold up the fence. It also didn’t help, that Ranger always peed on it. So, one Saturday afternoon Kevin got the materials to fix the fence. He dug the concrete block up, which was huge. It took us both to lift it out of the ground. Once the new pole was in place, Kevin poured the new concrete to keep the pole in place.
While the concrete was set, Kevin dismantled the old rusty shed which was here, before we moved into the house. All it did was attract rats. We had to get rid of it sooner or later. We had that extra space and enough room to trim the trumpet vines. In the meantime, Katelynn and Sara collected the rest of the twigs from the Mimosa, which was cut down three days prior. Our cats made sure, we all did our chores.
A Warm Spring Evening In Late May (1)
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1) Roseleaf Raspberry Blossoms; 2) Full Flower Moon; 3) Luis;
4) Pink Rhododendron
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R.I.P. Mimosa Tree ~ 2013
Our Mimosa started to die and eventually needed to be cut down. One day in early April 2013 the tree service came over and chopped. We were actually glad, the tree was done. Mimosas make a big mess. They look pretty only for two to three weeks. But the rest of the time they drop sticky sap and their seeds make a mess. However, Ranger loved the tree. It provided a lot of shade for him.
Our Yard In Mid-May (2)
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1) Spring Rain Drops; 2) Greater Celandine; 3) Daisy Fleabane;
4 & 5) Rhododendron; 6) Roseleaf Raspberry Blossoms;
7) Greater Celandine; 8) Bugleherb
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Our Yard In Mid-May (1)
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1) Common Chokeberry; 2) Lily of the Valley; 3) American Pokeweed
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🌷 Tulip Day 2024 🌷
The origins of Tulip Day are largely unknown. However, the tulip flower itself has a rich and colorful history. It all began in Central Asia, where the tulip flower grew wild. However, it wasn’t intentionally cultivated until around 1000 A.D. in Turkey, where it was grown for medicinal purposes. It grew in popularity in the Ottoman Empire during the 16th century, such that it became a favorite of the Sultan, who demanded its cultivation for his enjoyment. In the 18th century, the ‘Tulip Era’ or the ‘Age of the Tulips’ began, with the flower’s fame rising to dizzying heights. It even became a crime punishable by exile to buy or sell tulips outside the empire’s capital.
The tulip made its debut in Europe when a biologist called Carolus Clusius began planting it in Holland, Netherlands, during the 16th century. The University of Leiden hired Clusius to perform research on medicinal plants. Clusius’ Turkish friend, who was the ambassador of Constantinople (Istanbul), sent tulips to him for the project. This was the genesis of the tulip bulb fields in the Netherlands, which are still in existence today.
In the 17th century, the tulip moved from being merely medicinal and became a garden flower for beautification, causing prices to soar. This eventually led to ‘Tulipomania’ or ‘Tulip Mania,’ a period when tulips became so sought-after that they became a currency of sorts. The love of tulips became so frenzied that people would exchange their property for a single tulip. The Dutch government even had to place restrictions on tulip trading. Eventually, the tulip market crashed in 1637, leaving those with heavy investments in the flower at the losing end. Today, tulips are still associated with the Netherlands, the world’s largest producer of tulip bulbs.
Resource: https://nationaltoday.com/tulip-day/
Beautiful Colors of Spring (11)
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Spring Evening In Texas 2011
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A Glimpse of Our Future House ~ 2021 🏡
Kevin and I arrived in Danbury after midnight. I was hungry and had some of Kevin’s home-cooked spaghetti. Before we rested for the night, I gave Kevin an inside what my to-do plan was for the weekend. The following morning, we decided to drive to New London to see a few lighthouses. Watertown is on the way, and I could get a glimpse of our new home from the outside before we would officially buy it on Monday afternoon. When I first saw the house in front of me, I was delighted. Yeah, we picked a good home. It needs some tender, love & care (TLC). But we are used to that from our first home, which we bought in The Colony, Texas. I definitely will have my hands full with projects. And that’s exactly what I need: projects. I’ll be in paint up to my knees, all Summer.
… to be continued …
05/06/2021
Our Yard/Forest In Early May (2)
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1) Wild Columbine; 2) Ozzy; 3) Dark-barred twin-spot Carpet Moth;
4) Maples in our forest; 5) Norway Maple Leaves; 6) Bumble Bee on
Honeysuckle; 7) Crabapple Blossoms; 8 & 9) Pusteblume;
10)Star of Bethlehem; 11) More Maples; 12) Garlic Mustard
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Beautiful Colors of Spring (10)
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Texas In Spring 2011
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The Greenhouse In Texas ~ 2013 (5)
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Some of my veggies and fruits were potted separately. It was still too cold to plant the tomatoes and peppers in the greenhouse-raised beds. There were nights, I had to cover the crop since I didn’t heat the greenhouse. Two to three weeks later, it was a different story. The soil and the air were warm enough for planting. And I had to keep the greenhouse door and window open during the daytime. It became warm very quickly in Texas.
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Hello, May 2024!
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Sunshine and blue skies and springtime bouquets,
Light hearts and laughter and bright, happy days…
Dogwoods are blooming young hatchlings appear
May is such a lovely time of the year.
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Beautiful Colors of Spring (9)
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The Possum Kingdom Complex is a grouping of four wildfires that have consumed about 148,000 acres (600 km2) in Stephens, Young, and Palo Pinto counties. The complex consists of the Possum Kingdom West Fire (90,000 acres), Possum Kingdom East Fire 11,000 acres (45 km2), Hohertz Fire 40,000 acres (160 km2), and Jackson Ranch Fire 7,000 acres (28 km2). The fire destroyed 166 homes and two churches. 600 more homes were threatened. Possum Kingdom State Park was closed on April 15. Ninety percent of the park was involved in the fire. 450 firefighters, three helitankers, and three helicopters fought the fire along a 270-mile (430 km) fire line.
On August 30, 2011, another outbreak of wildfires ravaged the Possum Kingdom Lake area, continuing well into September and destroying 39 homes by the time of containment.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Texas_wildfires
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A Quiet Evening In The Greenhouse ~ 2013
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One cooler March evening, I lit my DIY candle jar on the shelf and had a hot cup of tea in the greenhouse. It was niche sitting and relaxing with a blanket around my legs. No TV. no loud suburban noises, just a quiet evening with my candle and the moonlight.
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Our Yard In Late April (1)
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1) Ruby-crowned Kinglet; 2) Crabapple Blossom; 3) Wild Bugleweed;
4) Blooming Rhubarb; 5) Bumble Bee; 6) Bridal Wreath; 7) Wood Fern;
8) Red-tailed Hawk; 9) Wild Violet; 10) Greater Celandine;
11) Norway Maple Blossoms & Leaves; 12) Wild Bugleweed;
13) Eastern Hemlock; 14) The sun through our Pin Oak trees
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A Rainy Day In Connecticut ~ 2022 (1)
We had a steady Spring drizzle, today. It is also cooler than yesterday. However, this didn’t prevent me from shooting some photos in the afternoon. My neighbor came over and let me know, we got a visit from a moose last night. Maybe it will come back. I need a photo of it.
~ 04/03/2022 ~
The Full Pink Moon In April 2024
In warmer regions, signs of Spring are abundant; the grasses are tall lush green, wildflowers spread across the hillsides, and rain or shine the birds begin their mating songs. In cooler regions, buds appear on branches and the air stirs and warms.
The April Full Moon is about fertility and exuberance. It is about faith in the future, and the anticipation of abundance. This is a time to set things into motion or make new commitments. It is a time to find the courage and the trust to take those first steps onto a new path.
Resource: http://www.naturalsuburban.com
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Beautiful Colors of Spring (8)
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Spring in our Texas Backyard 2011
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Our Garden In Mid-April (2)
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Today I did a thing. Kevin and I originally went to Home Depot for more soil. Our last garden-raised bed needed more soil and my greenhouse-raised beds need some replenishment, too. After purchasing the soil, which was only $2/per 0.75 cubic feet bag instead of $4.89, we went to the fenced-off area in the parking lot across the garden center. And there we found vegetables for $2 per pot and four packs. Well, I started to pick up some broccoli, peppers, spinach, swiss chard, and tomatoes. I also picked up two blueberry bushes. I see the deer having a blast with it in the future.
At home, I planted all the veggies in the raised beds. Yep, the tomatoes and peppers found a home too. I just have to keep a close eye on the weather forecast. Back in Texas, I did the PPP gardening. It means Plant, Prepare, Protect. The next couple of nights temperatures will drop into the 30s close to the freezing point. For those nights, I need to cover up the plants until it is warm and sunny in the afternoon. When the nights are milder, I can keep the plants uncovered. And if that doesn’t work well, then $14 went down the drain. But, I also learn an important lesson to stay away from PPP in Connecticut. Right now, my hopes are very high that it will work out.
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Spring In The Neighbor’s Yard (1)
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Our neighbor’s Saucer Magnolia and Common Quince trees are in full bloom. This afternoon, I walked over there and captured a few photos of his trees. This time of the year, they are so beautiful. And in Summer, their leaves bring a lot of shade.
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Our Garden/Yard In Early April 2022
1) Glory-of-the-Snow; 2) Forsythia; 3) Common Periwinkle;
4) Eastern Redbud; 5) Daffodils; 6) Rhododendron
~ 04/02/2022 ~
A Beautiful Spring Morning In April (1)
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The weather was beautiful, today. We had a lot of sunshine with temperatures of 72℉/22℃. It is supposed to be nice and warm until Wednesday. On Thursday we get more rain and the temperatures will be in the 50s, again. I hope it will stay above freezing since Spring blooms are in the yard.
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Beautiful Colors of Spring (7)
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Our backyard in early Spring 2011
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The Greenhouse In Texas ~ 2013 (4)
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After the greenhouse was built, the next stage was to start a garden-raised bed. I still had plenty of weeds to pull on the greenhouse ground. when most of the weeds were gone, I loosened the clay and mixed it with the raised bed soil. Kevin and I put up an 8′ x 25″ x 1.5″ wood plank as a barrier before we filled in the rest of the soil. Finley inspected and watched my garden work before he took a nap behind the greenhouse. I guess, watching people work can make a cat very tired. It was a sunny Spring afternoon. I can’t blame him.
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Spring Rain In New England (1)
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Throughout the night we had strong wind gusts and rain. At one point, it was thundering. When the wind blows that strong, I have a hard time sleeping and spend time listening to music and documentaries on YouTube. That keeps me occupied. Rolling from one side to the other makes me fuzzy, gives me a headache, and I feel groggy all day.
Later in the morning, I went outside to see if we had any damage. Some branches and twigs projected into the ground. They were about two inches deep in the soil. I always avoid the front yard and the forest when we get high winds. You never know when a big branch breaks off and hits you right on the noggin. Last year, we got the trees trimmed. But there are always a couple of branches that can’t sustain a good wind storm.
In the last couple of days, some trees and shrubs began to bloom in our yard. I noticed, my neighbor’s saucer magnolia is in bloom, too. So, I snuck into his yard to capture photos of his beautiful tree. He doesn’t mind, when I walk over there. I mind my own business and only leave footprints in his yard.
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Hiking In Mount Tom State Park, Washington Depot, Connecticut ~ 2022
Mt. Tom is one of the oldest parks in the state park system; it is named for the mountain within its boundaries. In 1915 it was established as a state park. There is a stone tower on top of the mountain that is a favored destination among hikers. The summit of Mt. Tom is 1325 feet above sea level, 125 feet higher than its Massachusetts counterpart. The tower trail is less than one mile long and rises some 500 feet.
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Kevin, Katelynn, and I rode to Washington Depot to take a hike in Mount Tom State Park. The hiking trail was pretty steep in some areas. But as a reward, we could go up Mount Tom Tower and have a nice scenic view over Mount Tom Pond and the surrounding area. It was very windy at the summit. So, we decided not to stay up there for too long. On our way back, we saw some cool plants. One was a tree, which grew its roots around some big rocks, while at another spot of the trail, a Striped Wintergreen plant poked its head out of the brown foliage. Since we were at the park, we visited Mount Tom Pond Beach. The wind made little ripples in the water. But the water is still ice cold.
Spring Blooms In April (1)
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1) Wild Daffodil; 2) Lesser Periwinkle; 3) Forsythia
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The Total Solar Eclipse In New England 2024
I remember when a host on a Dallas radio station talked about this year’s Total Solar Eclipse event, in 2004. Back then, I hoped I would still be in Dallas, Texas. Unfortunately, since we moved to Connecticut that didn’t happen. However, Katelynn had the chance to see it from her office building in Dallas.
So, Plan B was to travel to Niagara Falls ~ New York, Burlington ~ Vermont, or up to Maine. The latter had ironically the clearest sky for the April weather. We made plans for Niagara Falls. But when we heard, how crowded the place would be and saw the weather report with 100 percent overcast, we decided last minute to stay home and watch the Solar Eclipse from our back porch.
That was a smart choice. Yes, we had “only” 93 percent eclipse coverage. And we had to fight some hazy clouds. However, it cleared up at the maximum coverage. I didn’t get special equipment for my cameras. But Kevin, Sara, and I looked at the eclipse with our protective glasses and enjoyed the event as a family.
Nature was still busy. The birds were still chirping. And the squirrels went to town in the forest. But most animals stayed lower to the ground than usual. The Moon dimmed the daylight drastically, but it wasn’t like nighttime for a moment. In the path of totality, the experience would have been completely different.
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Beautiful Colors of Spring (6)
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Spring In Our Neighbor’s Garden ~ 2010
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April Nor’easter Winter Storm In New England ~ 2024
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The last few days, we had a lot of rain and high wind gusts, and it became colder each day. We were supposed to get some sleet this morning. But when I looked out of the window, I saw snow. The ground was too warm. Therefore the snow turned into slush. I was not a happy camper when I saw this mess. On a good note, we didn’t have to deal with fallen trees, power outages, and floods as many people did in other regions in the Northeastern United States. Sadly, some people lost their lives in this storm. And here, I’m annoyed because I can’t work in my garden. 😥 In the afternoon, the snow/slush was gone on our property.
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Beautiful Colors of Spring (5)
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Spring In Our & The Neighbor’s Garden ~ 2010
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Hello April 2024!
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April Songbirds’ joyful music, and the early springtime flowers,
Colorful umbrellas opened wide for April showers.
Days are brighter, hearts are lighter, promise fills the air –
The gifts of April bring us special happiness to share.
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Easter 2024
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A Sweet Easter Poem
As the cold and grey winter days
Give way, to the bright and beautiful spring …
You know it’s time for you to hear,
The Easter bells ring!
The birds are chirping,
The bunnies are out,
There are Easter Eggs all around!
There is happiness in the air,
And a warmth in your heart to stay with you,
All through the year!
Happy Easter!
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Dandelion
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
The Turkeys Are Back! 🦃
This morning, I looked out my bedroom window and saw a flock of turkeys in the neighbor’s yard. Less than five minutes later, they decided to come to our property. I counted 11 turkeys. One short of a dozen. They had a little parade. One was leading, and the rest either followed one by one or in a pair. Well, it’s Spring. And the turkeys are back.
Our Yard In Late March (1)
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Spring In Late March
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Beautiful Colors of Spring (4)
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A walk in The Colony, Texas ~ Spring 2010
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Spring Equinox/Ostara 2024
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Happy 1st Day of Spring! 🌸🌷🌺 Blessed Ostara!
Springtime; heady scents, vibrant splash of breathtaking colors, so-refreshing rustling of leaves, spring blesses us with colorful brighter days, making us feel more alive than ever. One of four seasons including summer, fall, and winter, each accompanied by a change in weather, spring is characterized by warmer, brighter temperatures, an increase in rainfall, the bloom of flowers, and the grand return of certain animals (bears, bats hedgehogs, wood frogs, among many others); sometimes spring also is characteristic of storms and tornadoes.
Marked by the astronomical definition, spring which occurs between the spring equinox and the summer solstice is dependent on equinoxes (‘equinox’ — Latin for ‘equal night.’) One of the two times of the year when daytime and nighttime are almost the same lengths) and solstices, — ‘solstice’ — derived from the Latin word ‘sol’ meaning Sun, and ‘sistere,’ translated to make stand. Solstice is one of two moments yearly when the Sun is farthest from Earth’s equator. During spring, the earth’s axis is not tilted toward or away from the Sun.
In the Northern Hemisphere, spring kick-starts when the vernal equinox blesses us with her presence and the sun crosses the equator line, heading north. (‘vernal’ from the mid-16th century Latin ‘vernalis’ derived from the Latin word ‘ver’ — ‘spring’ and ‘equinox’ from the Latin words ‘aequi’ — ‘equal,’ and ‘nox’ — night.’) In contrast, at that very moment, the Southern hemisphere begins tilting away from the sun, officially signaling the ushering in of cooler temperatures autumn (fall). In the Southern Hemisphere, spring, associated with September, October, and November, occurs on September 22. During the first day of spring, the Sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
Spring, dubbed the season of new beginnings, rebirth, rejuvenation, and transformation is eagerly embraced with lots of excitement, melting our hearts with endless possibilities that lie ahead.
Resource: https://nationaltoday.com/spring-begins/
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A Warm Spring Afternoon In March (1)
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Ah, Spring! The last few days you knocked on our doors and showed yourself from your prettiest side, again. Especially today was a beautiful day, here in Connecticut. In Litchfield County, we had temperatures in the 70s. The early Spring flowers are the harbingers of Spring. Ground bees, ladybugs, and moths could be seen on our hill. The birds chirp louder to find mates. The squirrels are all nutty. And the chipmunks are done hibernating.
But it wouldn’t be a real March in New England if the temperatures were warm from here on out. Next week, we expect days in the low 40s and nights below freezing. We just getting teased with Spring, before Winter comes back again.
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Spring’s Coming To New England ~ 2022
Before it began to rain, I walked down the hill on our property to look for some plants. Since the last couple of days were warm, I was hoping for something to be sprouting out of the leaf-covered soil. And sure enough, I found snowdrops right below our shed. How exciting it was to see Spring arriving in our yard. I haven’t seen snowdrops since I left Germany, almost a couple of decades ago. The sight lifted my spirit, although we might get some snow on Wednesday, again.
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Beautiful Colors of Spring (2)
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Springtime in our Texas neighborhood ~ 2008
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Begin of Daylight Saving Time 2024 (Spring Forward)
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Luis wants to remind y’all, that tonight begins Daylight Saving Time in the US. He’s excited because we all can enjoy longer daylight in the evenings. “Oh boy, oh boy! Am I excited about tomorrow?! Mommy and Daddy are talking about Daylight Saving. I have no clue, what that means. But Mom told Daddy not to forget to change his clocks one hour forward tonight!”
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Early Spring Bloom In The Neighbor’s Yard
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1) Lesser Periwinkle; 2) Snowdrops; 3) Spring Crocus
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Spring Is Coming!
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Today is another nice Spring day. It is mostly cloudy. But, the temperatures are 59℉/15℃. It’s very comfortable to be outside wearing a hoodie or a light jacket. When I looked for our blooming snowdrops, I had a curious little chickadee following me around the garden. The closest distance between the bird and me was maybe three-and-a-half to four feet. I must have been in its territory. Maybe, it wanted to tell me: “Spring is coming!”
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The First Day of Meteorological Spring In Litchfield County, Connecticut 2024
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Aaahh! The first day of March was a beautiful day. Cool, but with the right clothes being in the sun it was comfortable to sit in the garden for a while. When I let our dogs outside, I noticed a Red-tailed Hawk couple visiting the nest on the tree in our forest. They both were fixing some twigs and brought softer material to the nest. Soon, we will have a hawk nursery. How exciting?!
Later, I walked down to the rim of our forest. However, it didn’t take long until Chewbacca came following me and meowing as he wanted to tell me, that it is not that safe down here at the moment. Well, he’s right. Bruno and his bear cousins will be out of their den and roaming the woods for food soon, again. And they will be hungry. Therefore, my neighbor puts out only a small portion of seeds for the birds. By sundown, the seeds are usually all eaten up. And there is no big concern that Bruno visits the neighborhood. He usually stays in the woods.
The Snowdrops are in bloom, and some of the trees show some flower buds. It will take another four to six weeks until the edge of the Winter is gone in Litchfield County. But, once Spring has arrived, and won’t go anywhere else until Summer will knock on the door. Spring, you can’t come soon enough. I want to start my vegetable garden, soon.
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Pink Evening Primrose
Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa)
Hello, March 2024!
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March Racing clouds and whistling winds,
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Coats flapping in the breeze,
Bright kites circling in the skies,
The dance of swaying trees,
The cheerful sight of crocuses,
The first sweet breath of spring –
Just part of all the many moods
The month of March can bring.
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Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)
Bright red with a pointed head crest and black bib, male cardinals are always a welcome sight at bird feeders. Cardinals are year-round residents in the eastern two-thirds of Texas. They prefer thick underbrush for nesting. Cardinals have been expanding their range northward.
Both male and female cardinals sing almost year-round. Common calls include “cheer cheer cheer”, “whit-chew whit-chew whit-chew” and “purty purty purty”. Cardinals eat seeds, fruit, and insects, and are easily attracted to bird feeders, especially those containing sunflower seeds.
Male cardinals vigorously defend their territory. They have been known to attack their reflections in mirrors, windows, and chrome. Sometimes they will even attack small red objects they mistake for other males. Females usually sing after males establish territory but before nesting starts. A cardinal’s nest consists of a tightly woven cup of roots, stems, and twigs lined with fine grass and hair.
Cardinals are colorful, tolerant of people, have pleasant calls, and are easily attracted to bird feeders. That has made them a favorite of backyard birdwatchers all over the eastern half of the U.S. Cardinals may form winter flocks of 60-70 birds. Their bright plumage brings color to our yards during the winter when many other species have flown south.
Resource: https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/species/northerncardinal/
Tanja's Little Corner of The World 