Three weeks ago, the Little Bison River looked like this:
And now:
At the moment, we have 18 full hours of daylight, and as a result we are warming quickly (by comparison, Toronto, which is 19° further south, is getting 15 hours). By the solstice in June, we will have 20 hours of daylight with about 4 hours of twilight.
All the plants and animals have to take advantage of this intense period of light and warmth before it again becomes cold.
Happy Sunday and for Canadians, Happy long weekend!
A week ago, this river, jammed with ice and swollen by a massive rain and snow storm, burst its banks. The muddy-looking chunks toward the left are actually the leftover pieces of some of the enormous ice pans that clogged the river.
The river is still unusually high, but no longer a threatening behemoth.
Happy Saturday.
An old road through the Forest of Dean. Where will you lead me To a house hidden in trees Or a long dead mine (((((((((((—-)))))))))) These posts …
#Words and #PictureOfTheDay: 19/May/22
A lovely forest path, courtesy of Stuart.
A forest pool. White water feeds pool Slowed by unseen bars ahead Wildlife drinks here now (((((((((((—-)))))))))) These posts were scheduled to …
#Words and #PictureOfTheDay: 17/May/22
The loveliness of a brook, courtesy of Stuart.
Bourts Inclosure, Forest of Dean. Dark under shadows soft ground hides heavy footsteps paced by lone walkers (((((((((((—-)))))))))) These posts were…
#Words and #PictureOfTheDay: 16/May/22
Stuart’s Forest of Dean.
Path through mature beech trees. Green is the spring Fresh the growth Tall the trees Dappled the path Where many feet Have trod (((((((((((—-))))))))…
#Words and #PictureOfTheDay: 15/May/22
Beautiful fresh green, courtesy of Stuart.
A Fishing Pond. Windless the day Still the trees Mirror calm the pond Reflecting the life Surrounding its banks. (((((((((((—-)))))))))) I’m offline …
#Words and #PictureOfTheDay: 12/May/22
A beautiful reflecting pond, courtesy of Stuart.
A Favourite Path through the Forest of Dean. Today, I tip over into 74 years, so I thought I’d treat myself with a picture of one of my favourite …
#Words and #PictureOfTheDay: 09/May/22
One of Stuart’s favourite paths through the Forest of Dean,
Fresh Green Growth. At this time of the year, the forest renews itself, the trees sprouting their new growth with fresh green leaves to brighten the …
#Words and #PictureOfTheDay: 08/May/22
Gorgeous new green, courtesy of Stuart.
We have had some quite warm, sunny days and the ice surfaces are melting!
Happy weekend!
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