5/14/2011

baby birds due

I'VE GOT A NEST out back with sparrows, VERY bizzy with their chicks in there, under the eaves of the little barn. But out front on the deck, I have a mama robin. I thought I was going to have a wonderful nestful of robins, right here on my front porch. I'm a little worried about her—and 'fraid the dogs and I may have scared her off. Also, when I was in the Foundrie today, there was a pair up in the rafters, and they wouldn't leave, so I left the garage door up so they could get out. I'm concerned it may be the porch couple, looking for quieter corners.

5/11/2011

don't hate me...

BECAUSE I'M BEAUTIFUL. My Acer Shirasawanum "Autumn Moon" (left) is partially covered, on top, by shade from the red oaks. So the bottom is more stressed from afternoon sun (soon to be moved!) and the effect is a gorgeous gradation from lime to orange-red.

a little badge

I like.